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Outrages: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrages

 

[ หˆaสŠtreษชdส’s ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public reaction

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

Synonyms

atrocities, crimes, offenses.

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Word Description / Examples
outrages

Actions or events that are considered scandalous, shocking, or very offensive.

  • The mayor's discriminatory remarks sparked public outrages and calls for his resignation
atrocities

Refers to extremely cruel or brutal acts, often associated with war, genocide, or severe human rights violations.

  • The war crimes tribunal was set up to investigate the atrocities committed during the conflict
offenses

Typically used for minor violations or breaches of the law that are less serious than crimes or atrocities.

  • Parking tickets are issued for minor traffic offenses such as illegal parking
crimes

General term for actions that break the law and are punishable by the legal system.

  • He was arrested and charged with several serious crimes, including theft and assault

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.

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outrages

Used to describe actions or events that cause extreme anger or shock. Typically used in formal or serious contexts.

  • The politician's corruption has caused multiple outrages among the public.
  • Environmental outrages were committed when the company polluted the river.
enrage

Used to describe the act of making someone extremely angry. Often used when describing a reaction to a specific action or event.

  • His insults managed to enrage everyone at the meeting.
  • The unfair decision by the referee enraged the fans.
infuriate

Used to describe causing someone to become extremely angry. Similar to 'enrage', but often used in slightly less formal contexts.

  • His constant lateness infuriated his boss.
  • The slow service at the restaurant infuriated the customers.
incense

Often used in a formal context to describe making someone very angry, usually due to an act that feels particularly unjust or offensive.

  • The manager's unfair criticism incensed the employees.
  • She was incensed by the disrespectful behavior of the students.
anger

A general term used to describe a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. It can be used in various contexts and is one of the most common ways to express this emotion.

  • Her words were enough to anger him.
  • Anger filled the room as the argument escalated.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ultrajes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Empรถrungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghinaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัƒั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oburzenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพฎ่พฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท outrages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indignaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hakaretler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์š•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู‡ุงู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฎ่พฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalitve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐganir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะฐะทั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒชแƒฎแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hqirlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indignaciones

Etymology

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.