as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the judge was outraged to discover that several jurors had disregarded her orders not to speak with members of the press
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as in insulted
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 infuriated
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 outraged
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Whether that’s a reference to assimilation or invasion isn’t clear, but Canadians were outraged over the comments all the same.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 21, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Some residents and animal activists are outraged after Corona Animal Services officers were filmed dragging away a dog.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The move has outraged staff and community members who view mental health supports as essential.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
McIver called me a few nights later, sounding both outraged and resolved.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The dynamite dramedy chronicles the real-life 1977 media firestorm that came about when an outraged mortgage customer took a bank exec hostage.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The concerned mother was outraged over allegations a teacher at Paterson's Dale Avenue School gave her son hot sauce.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Massey’s family was outraged by the jury’s decision.
—John O’Connor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Those characterizations outraged his family and Democratic politicians, who pointed to bystander videos showing Pretti helping a woman who had been pushed by an ICE agent and holding only his camera.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2020, top execs joined the chorus of voices outraged by the death of Floyd at the hands of a police officer.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The killing of Pretti in particular has outraged Americans, and sparked new questions about the unpopular crackdown from some Republicans as well as Democrats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Understandably, none of that is likely to mollify those outraged by having to pay to park at the park, a destination that people for generations have largely arrived at by car.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But the trees’ impending doom outraged many residents, who have railed against the idea ever since.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Board members struggled to convince outraged parents and students that the Dillard, Pompano Beach and Blanche Ely gymnasiums were quality venues for graduation ceremonies.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Whether that’s a reference to assimilation or invasion isn’t clear, but Canadians were outraged over the comments all the same.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 21, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Some residents and animal activists are outraged after Corona Animal Services officers were filmed dragging away a dog.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The move has outraged staff and community members who view mental health supports as essential.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
McIver called me a few nights later, sounding both outraged and resolved.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The dynamite dramedy chronicles the real-life 1977 media firestorm that came about when an outraged mortgage customer took a bank exec hostage.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The concerned mother was outraged over allegations a teacher at Paterson's Dale Avenue School gave her son hot sauce.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The new monument outraged Utah politicians and residents who supported mining and other development on the public lands.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Massey’s family was outraged by the jury’s decision.
—John O’Connor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Those characterizations outraged his family and Democratic politicians, who pointed to bystander videos showing Pretti helping a woman who had been pushed by an ICE agent and holding only his camera.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2020, top execs joined the chorus of voices outraged by the death of Floyd at the hands of a police officer.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The killing of Pretti in particular has outraged Americans, and sparked new questions about the unpopular crackdown from some Republicans as well as Democrats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Understandably, none of that is likely to mollify those outraged by having to pay to park at the park, a destination that people for generations have largely arrived at by car.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But the trees’ impending doom outraged many residents, who have railed against the idea ever since.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
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Local sheriffs have stepped up their efforts to warn residents of wolf sightings, posting alerts on social media that have garnered hundreds of comments from both concerned residents and environmentalists angry that the animals are the focus of so much fear and anger.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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When federal agents can show up at your store, detain your employees, raid your parking lot and audit your hiring records, the calculation about whether to criticize federal policy looks very different than when the worst-case scenario is an angry tweet from a politician.—
Alessandro Piazza,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The president has frequently insulted Powell and threatened to fire him.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hurry, sizes are going fast The comforter set is intentionally oversized to fit a variety of mattresses, and it’s insulted like a puffer jacket to keep you toasty warm at night.—
Michelle Baricevic,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The criminal investigation, which Powell announced this month, shocked and infuriated senators, both Republican and Democratic.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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That decision reportedly infuriated Bondi, who has since taken matters into her own hands.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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And why did that treatment — at least initially — leave Zverev so enraged?—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Of course any right-thinking person is offended and outraged.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Williams said he was offended until the Hogues explained himself.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The remark angered lawmakers on both sides of the aisle at the time, and it was quickly walked back.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Opposition to the war grew in Australia along with the Palestinian death toll, and last September the government angered Israeli leaders by supporting other like-minded Western nations, including Canada and the United Kingdom, by formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The jewelers victimized by the crime are indignant.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In one Upper East Side neighborhood known for pristine sidewalks, residents said they were annoyed by the sight of piles of trash bags one after another.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Hassan was annoyed by the smell of cigarettes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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