Outrage: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrage

[ ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.