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
Passions run as high as style, and candor and fervor blend with humor, to endow anecdotes and reflections with pride and purpose along with mourning and indignation.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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
But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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
But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignation
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is that your way of expressing the anger and exhaustion that so many people feel in the country right now?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The White House for now, perhaps less of an institution and more of a content studio, has big personality and bigger outrage.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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American fired its former CCO, Vasu Raja, last year after his business-travel strategy backfired and sparked outrage from travel agencies.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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In a fit of fury, Canio vows to discover his wife Nedda’s secret and take revenge.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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To avoid his quiet fury, Muhammad learned to stay silent.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Melissa’s extreme threats Jamaica and Haiti are expected to feel the worst of Melissa’s wrath in the coming days, but surrounding countries cannot let their guards down.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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This disease shall hold me back no longer, the world will know my wrath.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Pearson, patterns like diagonal tile were once all the rage, adding flair and visual interest.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The tumult of the window and the team’s start to the season exacerbated the mood.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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From chocolate brown for a subtle upgrade to neutrals, to burgundy and olive green for an instant pop of color, there’s a shade (or two…or eight) for every mood and itinerary.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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