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outrages

 

[ ˈaʊtreɪdʒs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public reaction

Acts of violence or other unlawful behavior that cause public outrage.

Synonyms

atrocities, crimes, offenses

Examples of usage

  • The outrages committed by the police sparked widespread protests.
  • The government's failure to address the outrages led to increased public anger.
  • The series of outrages shocked the nation.
  • The media coverage of the outrages intensified public outcry.
  • The community demanded justice for the outrages.
Context #2 | Verb

express strong disapproval

To cause anger or resentment by a grave offense or injustice.

Synonyms

anger, enrage, incense, infuriate

Examples of usage

  • The decision to cut funding for education outraged many parents.
  • His behavior outraged the entire community.
  • She was outraged by the company's unethical practices.
  • The politician's comments outraged the public.
  • The lack of action on climate change continues to outrage environmentalists.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrages" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultrajes

🇮🇳 अपमान

🇩🇪 Empörungen

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 обурення

🇵🇱 oburzenia

🇯🇵 侮辱

🇫🇷 outrages

🇪🇸 indignaciones

🇹🇷 hakaretler

🇰🇷 모욕

🇸🇦 إهانات

🇨🇿 urážky

🇸🇰 urážky

🇨🇳 侮辱

🇸🇮 žalitve

🇮🇸 móðganir

🇰🇿 наразылықтар

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 təhqirlər

🇲🇽 indignaciones

Word origin

The word 'outrage' originated from the Old French 'ultrage', which came from the Latin 'ultraticum' meaning 'excess' or 'extravagance'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to acts that cause extreme anger or resentment. The concept of outrage has been a part of human societies throughout history, often associated with injustices, atrocities, and violations of moral norms. In modern times, outrage continues to play a significant role in social and political discourse, reflecting a collective sense of moral indignation and a call for justice.

See also: outraged, outragedness, outrageously, outrageousness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,729, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.