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
Some Trump allies have expressed skepticism — and at times outright indignation — at the idea of the U.S. involved in another conflict in the Middle East, while others have offered wholehearted support.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 18 June 2025
The claims have reverberated across the political spectrum, stirring both indignation and introspection within the Democratic Party.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Daley huffed and puffed with red-faced indignation, even threatening a lawsuit over the intent of an NFL team to whisk Chicago’s proud name off to the northwest suburbs and stomp into suburban soil.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Austrian government responded with indignation, claiming that the Americans had given them no notice.
—Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 18 June 2025
The claims have reverberated across the political spectrum, stirring both indignation and introspection within the Democratic Party.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Daley huffed and puffed with red-faced indignation, even threatening a lawsuit over the intent of an NFL team to whisk Chicago’s proud name off to the northwest suburbs and stomp into suburban soil.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Austrian government responded with indignation, claiming that the Americans had given them no notice.
—Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignation
Noun
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The Sweeney ad has been the subject of both online praise and anger for over a week.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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And our film has caused disruption and fierce anger among veteran photographers all these decades later.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Trump's demand for nearly 10 times that -- along with the threats that the U.S. might pull its troops from the country -- has previously drawn widespread outrage in the country, spurring calls by some for the development of South Korea's own nuclear arsenal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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No matter how much American Presidents have come to resent Netanyahu—Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden, and Trump have all had their moments of fury with him—none have doubted the presence or the peril of the Iranian nuclear program.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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When the guys kicked open the door, they were greeted with 900 pounds of mean Missouri fury.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Anyone who dared challenge the prevailing narrative faced the wrath of a ravenous cancel culture.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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That patience has only earned Powell the president’s wrath.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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Tommy Jeans Cotton Linen Blend Shorts Shorts with longer inseams are all the rage this summer, so this breathable pair with an elastic waistband will be perfectly on-trend for all your upcoming travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Ironically, Garcia channeled the rage into results.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is the kind of sarcastic humor that keeps the mood light throughout the 162-game marathon.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Meals are served on fine China, and tables are set with flickering LED candles to set the mood.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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