Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   outrage

   /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation: "her voice trembled with outrage" Similar indignationfuryangerragedisapprovalwrathshockresentmenthorrordisgustamazement
   • ▪ an action or event causing outrage: "the massacre was one of the worst outrages in the whole of our history" Similar affrontscandaloffenceinsultinjusticedisgraceinfamyatrocityact of violence/brutality/savageryevilabominationobscenityact of wickednesscrimewronghorrorenormityviolationbrutalitybarbarismbarbarityinhumane actvillainydisgrace

   verb

   • 1. arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone): "the public were outraged at the brutality involved"
   • ▪ flagrantly violate or infringe (a principle, law, etc.): "their behaviour outraged all civilized standards"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behaviour’): from Old French ou(l)trage, based on Latin ultra ‘beyond’. Sense development has been affected by the belief that the word is a compound of out and rage.

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • O

     1

   • U

     1

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • A

     1

   • G

     2

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOUTRAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   OUTRAGE definition: 1. a feeling of anger and shock: 2. a shocking, morally unacceptable, and usually violent action…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › outrageOutrage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › outrage

   • Cached

   The meaning of OUTRAGE is an act of violence or brutality. How to use outrage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Outrage.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOUTRAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Outrage is an intense feeling of anger and shock. The decision provoked outrage from women and human rights groups. American English : outrage / ˈaʊtreɪdʒ /

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › outrageOutrage - definition of outrage by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › outrage

   • Cached

   1. An act of extreme violence or viciousness: outrages committed by the dictatorship. 2. Something that is grossly offensive to decency, morality, or good taste: viewed the film as an outrage to common decency. 3. Resentful anger aroused by a violent or offensive act, or an instance of this: The incident sparked a public outrage.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › outrageOUTRAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › outrage

   • Cached

   a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by something perceived as an injury, insult, or injustice: Outrage seized the entire nation at the news of the attempted assassination. verb (used with object) , out·raged, out·rag·ing. to subject to grievous violence or indignity. to anger or offend; make resentful; shock:

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOUTRAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   OUTRAGE definition: 1. a strong feeling of anger or shock: 2. something that causes great anger or shock: 3. to make…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › outrage_2outrage verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › outrage_2

   • Cached

   Definition of outrage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › outrage_1outrage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › outrage_1

   • Cached

   [countable] an act or event that is violent, cruel, or very wrong and that shocks people or makes them very angry synonym atrocity No one has yet claimed responsibility for this latest bomb outrage. See outrage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: outrage.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › outrageoutrage | meaning of outrage in Longman Dictionary of...

    www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › outrage

    • Cached

    outrage meaning, definition, what is outrage: a feeling of great anger and shock: Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoutrage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

    • Cached

    Definition of outrage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.