as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
their indignation at the offensive television show led them to start a grassroots campaign for its cancellation
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Recent Examples of indignation
The result was an outpouring of delighted indignation and anti-Corden sentiment, complete with an extended tabloid news cycle.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
With Chrome, OpenAI would gain access to a treasure trove of user behavior data — data that might fuel its large language models but also trigger indignation from privacy activists.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There is, however, indignation among Canadian media players that mirrors the public’s feelings of betrayal and anger toward Trump’s government.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
As long as there’s a perception of harm, there’s a potential for outrage, because fear and moral indignation are inextricably linked.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
With Chrome, OpenAI would gain access to a treasure trove of user behavior data — data that might fuel its large language models but also trigger indignation from privacy activists.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There is, however, indignation among Canadian media players that mirrors the public’s feelings of betrayal and anger toward Trump’s government.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
As long as there’s a perception of harm, there’s a potential for outrage, because fear and moral indignation are inextricably linked.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignation
Noun
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And so when something went wrong or something went against his wishes, why, there would be a display of anger.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Brown was also instructed to attend an anger management program and undergo a psychological/psychiatric evaluation.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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After law enforcement officials expressed outrage that a man accused in the Hickory party shooting was allowed a bond Wednesday, a judge on Thursday revoked his bond in a prior shooting case.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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These Alabama sites are focused on history, not the outrage of the week from the White House.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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But their fury was too easily co-opted by the few who want to wantonly destroy and used the cover of protest to do so.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This is in spite of fury from supporters of both clubs, who have faced great uncertainty and pressure to secure tickets.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Does that mean the nine California Republicans, all of whom voted last month for the tax and spending bill, could face his political wrath?—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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More to Read Voices Contributor: Once, international students feared Beijing’s wrath.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Indeed, Howard seemed to be in a good mood after the game and embraced being an ambassador of his new league, engaging with fans and posing for selfies hours after the Miami 305 defeated his LA Riot squad 50-44 at Allstate Arena in Chicago.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For instance, dogs have been shown to help people develop self-confidence, confidence in others, empathy toward others and a positive mood.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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