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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
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
A day after sharing the clip, which sparked online outrage and caught the attention of government officials, the parents spoke out and claimed the entire thing was a hoax, according to The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 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
After months marked by corruption, violence, and the open perversion of law, to gasp in outrage at the loss of a few tons of masonry and mortar might seem oddly misjudged.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
A day after sharing the clip, which sparked online outrage and caught the attention of government officials, the parents spoke out and claimed the entire thing was a hoax, according to The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 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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The Special Olympics has been fighting against the discriminatory use of the word since the term’s early days as an insult.—
Kate Reilly,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The race has been no short of dogged, as insults between the candidates on the debate stage have led to archives investigations and defamation lawsuit threats.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 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
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No one should forget that songs and lyrics, especially during dark and troubled times, can create awareness, be used to arouse indignation, even bring about social change.—
Ray Rahman,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This may include intense reactions that do not match the situation, or the need to be very careful not to upset or offend them.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The advertisement is unlikely to offend audiences, particularly in places like the United States or Sweden that are not necessarily feeling the pain of the heist, Mulvey said.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That loss of sales has already angered many Midwestern soybean farmers, who see the administration’s Argentina outreach as benefiting a competitor while leaving American exporters disadvantaged.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The deal could improve America’s relationship with its chief economic adversary while angering key allies and its two biggest trading partners.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Watching Texas and other states trying to rig the 2026 congressional elections is infuriating.—
Neal Fornaciari,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watching Texas and other states try to rig the 2026 congressional elections is infuriating.—
Guest Commentary,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 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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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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“Outrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrage. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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