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
Meanwhile, leading Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sought to quell indignation aimed at the larger Afghan community.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
As a fractured Lebanon teeters on the brink of collapse, their relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to face the hostility, and to resist.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Refugee review a 'travesty' News of the memo, first reported by Reuters, was met with alarm and indignation among humanitarian and refugee assistance organizations.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Social media amplifies the problem, rewarding the loudest voices, the most provocative posts, the most righteous indignation.
—Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
As a fractured Lebanon teeters on the brink of collapse, their relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to face the hostility, and to resist.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Refugee review a 'travesty' News of the memo, first reported by Reuters, was met with alarm and indignation among humanitarian and refugee assistance organizations.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Social media amplifies the problem, rewarding the loudest voices, the most provocative posts, the most righteous indignation.
—Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignation
Noun
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Did the man go too far, or was his anger justified?—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As Blacc hinted at, there is more than a little anger to go around about what happened before, during and since the fires, along with the sorrow and thousand other emotions.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since this alliance took shape, dysfunction has grown, trust has eroded, and outrage has spread.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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When reactionary outrage media pounced on her comments, Kilmartin didn’t apologize.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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That long-simmering resentment has also helped lead to the national sense of fury and crisis.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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O’Brien spoke at the Oxford Union earlier this week and reflected on how the ire around the current administration has resulted in less laughs and too much fury.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lingering fear of Jerry's wrath?—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Voicer Jim Black is off to a good start and halfway there with the earliest biblical account of God’s wrath at humanity culminating with the great flood.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dorothy Parker was a master of witty dialogue and subtle comedy, and this story perfectly captures all the tenderness and rage of sisterhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mother killed protecting kids after husband erupts in rage during NFL game.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The score, a nondescript pop-synth mood (feat.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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