as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the judge was outraged to discover that several jurors had disregarded her orders not to speak with members of the press
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as in insulted
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 infuriated
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 outraged
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern subsequently resigned, unable to justify their decisions either to Congress or to their own outraged board members and donors.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Truth to say, Leon’s outraged protests land both of them in hot water and hospital.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Fans were outraged when rumors of infidelity on the Irish actor’s part began to circulate.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
After the court's ruling, outraged parents placed pink signs throughout the community.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump, Republicans and right-wing media were outraged and blamed Biden for their deaths.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Word of Stanton’s comments spread through an outraged suffrage community.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Various actors were outraged and some called for the interested talent agencies to be identified.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The bases outraged Osama bin Laden and contributed to all those years of terrorist attacks against Americans.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The inspector general spoke to WJZ Investigates in January, outraged that the city abruptly cut off her access to records during this investigation.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Madison Mounty, director of Government Relations and Advocacy at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a national Jewish Human Rights organization, said all New Yorkers should be outraged by the graffiti.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Cristine Trooien, a Minnesota parent and Executive Director of Minnesota Partnership for Achievement, was outraged at the policy, saying that the state legislature has an opportunity to reverse the course of school districts across Minnesota.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Most disappointing has been the torrent of negative reaction from engagement-farmers, emotional Bryant fans and others who seem to be looking to be outraged.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Family members of Dahmer's victims, including Eric Perry, a relative of Dahmer victim Errol Lindsey, were outraged by the show.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The policy Uthmeier is outraged about, known as the Rooney Rule, was first introduced in 2002.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern subsequently resigned, unable to justify their decisions either to Congress or to their own outraged board members and donors.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Truth to say, Leon’s outraged protests land both of them in hot water and hospital.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Fans were outraged when rumors of infidelity on the Irish actor’s part began to circulate.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
After the court's ruling, outraged parents placed pink signs throughout the community.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump, Republicans and right-wing media were outraged and blamed Biden for their deaths.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Word of Stanton’s comments spread through an outraged suffrage community.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Various actors were outraged and some called for the interested talent agencies to be identified.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, the city’s largest police union, said last week that he was outraged by the manslaughter charge filed against O’Malley.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The bases outraged Osama bin Laden and contributed to all those years of terrorist attacks against Americans.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The inspector general spoke to WJZ Investigates in January, outraged that the city abruptly cut off her access to records during this investigation.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Madison Mounty, director of Government Relations and Advocacy at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a national Jewish Human Rights organization, said all New Yorkers should be outraged by the graffiti.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Cristine Trooien, a Minnesota parent and Executive Director of Minnesota Partnership for Achievement, was outraged at the policy, saying that the state legislature has an opportunity to reverse the course of school districts across Minnesota.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Most disappointing has been the torrent of negative reaction from engagement-farmers, emotional Bryant fans and others who seem to be looking to be outraged.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Family members of Dahmer's victims, including Eric Perry, a relative of Dahmer victim Errol Lindsey, were outraged by the show.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
Adjective
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The 72-year-old coach walked toward Staley in the final seconds of the game before the two had an angry exchange, with assistants having to get in between them.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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When you're stressed or angry, your cortisol levels rise, which can have adverse effects on your heart, metabolism, and immune system.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The league didn’t announce why it was rescinded, but Doncic said Bitadze insulted his family in Serbian — and Bitadze denied it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With it, everyone wins and no one gets hurt or insulted.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The liberal Democratic governor, whose strict gun control measures have long infuriated gun owners, this week filed a bill to allow Sunday hunting and expand crossbow hunting, long overdue moves that aimed to shore up one of her biggest weaknesses in an election year.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after administering the technical to an enraged Self, referee Doug Sirmons hit KU’s coach with another tech, ostensibly for remaining on the court instead of returning to the coach’s box.—
Gary Bedore
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Across social media, videos show pups reacting to everything from fake treats and disappearing acts to harmless tricks like surprising them on walks outside, leaving them confused, curious and hilariously offended.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For a man behind a franchise that’s known for platforming outspoken women, Andy Cohen sure seems offended by Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s criticism of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first major nationwide protests against the Islamic regime began in June 2009, with demonstrators angered by the fraudulent presidential election.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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He was angered by the deaths and the damage to infrastructure and military capacities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Upon his return, Tagovailoa gave a rather indignant response to those who questioned his NFL future.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Still, these many practicalities fuse with the film’s emotional stories of indignant independence and romantic conflict thanks to a sense of analytical observation that is inherently social.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Outraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outraged. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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