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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the booing during the graduation speech was an outrage
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2
as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the actress could barely contain her outrage at being passed over for an Oscar yet again
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as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the spiteful comment outraged her so much that she's still holding a grudge
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as in to anger
to make angry
the vandalism in the cemetery outraged the entire community we were outraged to discover that we had been overcharged for our hotel room
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Recent Examples of outrage
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
The outrage comes as Karmelo Anthony, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Metcalf while at an April 2 track meet.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The Legislature and California residents should be outraged at this maneuver that would undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Ford Champion, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
The outrage comes as Karmelo Anthony, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Metcalf while at an April 2 track meet.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron appointed his fifth prime minister in less than two years, choosing a close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, which outraged left-wing politicians.
—Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The Legislature and California residents should be outraged at this maneuver that would undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Ford Champion, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrage
Noun
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Jokes can offend, annoy, insult or fall flat.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times reported this phrase is a common insult across the internet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And rather than indignation or rage or fury, what comes through in the letters is his sheer amazement at being in this predicament.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the common perception that assault requires hitting or causing injury, the law says even an act meant only to offend, like spitting, can be enough to trigger a charge.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The attack angered the Gulf nation, and left the only diplomatic track working to bring a ceasefire to Gaza in limbo.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel's comments on Monday night about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing angered the administration.—
Clare Lombardo,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like an amulet, or a bible, the immense and somehow lingering grief and rage flowing through it is with me everywhere.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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The young man’s beauty, musical talents, and athletic prowess, however, belie volatile currents of desire and rage, which will eventually scandalize the community and unsettle Priscilla and Diamond’s faiths.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Slightly ironic for a man who in his time as the team’s GM this century has infuriated all parts of Cowboys nation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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The scale of the destruction shocked and infuriated Cutright, according to a different source familiar with the incident who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the sarcasm was lost on younger social media users who claimed to attempt it.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The video’s comment section is filled with sarcasm.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fenerbahce reserve their primary fury for Galatasaray, but the feeling is pretty mutual.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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South Korea’s top diplomat then rushed to Washington to negotiate their release, while public fury swelled back home over what many see as a slap in the face from their longtime ally.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Outrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrage. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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