outrage

out-rage · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

  2. 2.

    (noun) An action or event that causes such a reaction; a violation of decency.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in someone.

Forms

plural: outrages

Related words

Antonyms: acceptance
See also: anger, indignation, outrageous, scandal
Synonyms: fury, indignation, scandal

Etymology

From Old French outrage ("excess, violence"), from outre ("beyond"), from Latin ultra.