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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For those on the fringes of the fan protest, maintaining the anger to rally against those in charge probably becomes harder in those circumstances.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rodgers said that Wong, during a psychological evaluation while in custody, denied having problems controlling his anger and said he’s never been verbally abusive, threatening or violent when angry.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States were among countries to express outrage, and Israel's foreign ministry announced that the U.N. Security Council will hold a special session Aug. 5 on the hostages in Gaza.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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This, and the revisions to May and June's data—which the agency said resulted from subsequent reports from businesses and government agencies—prompted outrage from the president.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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And sure, heartbreak is universal, but to borrow another phrase: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Olivia Rodrigo is currently one of its loudest voices (again, a compliment).—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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After one of the district’s last historic buildings was torn down in recent years, sparking fury and outcry, a movement began with an eye toward rebuilding Chinatown, and the DCVC was founded.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The episode also teases Cartman’s wrath at Bebe, another student at South Park Elementary.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Countries that didn’t knuckle under — and those that found other ways to incur Trump’s wrath — got hit harder.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Rainmaker is a taut thriller driven by relentless cynicism toward the state of the legal profession and simmering rage at the state of the health insurance industry.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As protests rage at home, Iran's theocratic government is increasingly flexing its military muscle abroad.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The seating defines the mood of the space—and these need to be as comfy as possible to enjoy your at-home big screen cramp-free.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was a mood of expectancy mingled with apprehension, and a sense of the audience holding its collective breath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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