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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the booing during the graduation speech was an outrage
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as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the actress could barely contain her outrage at being passed over for an Oscar yet again
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as in to insult
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 to anger
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 outrage
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
California authorities mistakenly released a murder suspect wanted in Seattle, triggering a multistate manhunt and outrage from the victim’s family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Conservatives were particularly outraged by Joe Biden’s higher-ed agenda.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Spare me the feigned outrage, Feeny.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
California authorities mistakenly released a murder suspect wanted in Seattle, triggering a multistate manhunt and outrage from the victim’s family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The judge, clearly outraged, issued a sanction allowing my lawyer to cross-examine the witnesses about their favorable opinions — but otherwise faced no consequences.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Conservatives were particularly outraged by Joe Biden’s higher-ed agenda.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrage
Noun
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Weston said stripping Andrew of the medal would be an insult to those who have served in the British armed forces.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In popular discourse, the word has taken on a life of its own, as an insult deployed without clear reference to any theory of psychology.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This explains the indignation of those carrying college debt who demanded Joe Biden make their loans go away.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was intentionally designed to provoke, to offend, and to remind us that bigotry is still alive and well in certain corners of local leadership.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Obama’s enthusiastic showings for both candidates was a test of whether his sway over the Democratic Party still remains after his support for Harris failed to boost her to the White House a year ago and angered black male voters who felt unfairly accused of sexism.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cleveland says narcissists often disguise sarcasm as humor, slipping in cutting remarks about your intelligence, competence, or appearance but framing them as playful.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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While the track leans toward sarcasm, the soon-to-be-anthem perfectly captures a generational sentiment.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Why was right tackle Larry Borom back on the field immediately after his false start turned a 4th and 1 into a 4th and 6, triggering a rare public display of rage by McDaniel, before Riley Patterson missed a 35-yard field goal?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That defeat denied Indianapolis a playoff appearance and infuriated the man in charge of it all.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The lack of details about the operations has infuriated members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps this move will head off that particular indignity.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Expectations should be modest given the past year of United indignity, but at least Lammens brings a reset to the starting lineup.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Outrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrage. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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