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outrage

 

[ ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public reaction

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation, typically in response to something considered unjust or offensive.

Synonyms

anger, fury, indignation, outragedness

Examples of usage

  • The decision to cut down the ancient trees caused outrage among environmental activists.
  • The video of police brutality sparked outrage across the country.
Context #2 | Verb

act of shocking or offending

To cause a strong feeling of anger, shock, or indignation in someone.

Synonyms

enrage, infuriate, offend

Examples of usage

  • The company's decision to raise prices outraged many customers.
  • Her insensitive comments outraged the entire community.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indignação

🇮🇳 आक्रोश

🇩🇪 Empörung

🇮🇩 kemarahan

🇺🇦 обурення

🇵🇱 oburzenie

🇯🇵 憤慨 (ふんがい)

🇫🇷 indignation

🇪🇸 indignación

🇹🇷 öfke

🇰🇷 분노

🇸🇦 غضب

🇨🇿 rozhořčení

🇸🇰 pohoršenie

🇨🇳 愤怒 (fènnù)

🇸🇮 ogorčenje

🇮🇸 reiði

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 აღშფოთება

🇦🇿 qəzəb

🇲🇽 indignación

Etymology

The word 'outrage' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle French 'outrage' and the Old French 'ultrage', meaning 'excess' or 'extravagance'. It has evolved over time to denote a strong reaction of anger or indignation towards something perceived as unjust or offensive.

See also: enrage, enraged, outrageous, rage, raging.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,577, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.