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   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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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   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.

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   Six dollars for a piece of pizza? What an outrage! Something is an outrage when it is shocking and makes you angry. Stealing from an orphanage? That's an outrage. Sometimes outrage leads to action. Public outrage over the latest political scandal often makes the news.

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

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