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outrage

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1out·rage 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1outrage
Pronunciation:
\ˈat-ˌrāj\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French utrage, outrage insult, excess, from outre, utre beyond, from Latin ultra — more at ultra-
Date:
14th century
1: an act of violence or brutality2 a: injury, insult <do no outrages on silly women or poor passengers — Shakespeare> b: an act that violates accepted standards of behavior or taste <an outrage alike against decency and dignity — John Buchan>3: the anger and resentment aroused by injury or insult


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