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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
Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at her response, why the casting has sparked public outrage, and how Latino artists in Hollywood are responding.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
Widespread outrage over Pretti’s death energized Democrats, with many vowing to withhold their votes for a DHS funding bill unless Congress imposed strict new rules on Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at her response, why the casting has sparked public outrage, and how Latino artists in Hollywood are responding.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrage
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Rockrohr used both sides of this visual coin, telling of groundwork done by the late Harry Teshima to bring Black residents into the community and tales of lasting friendships and stories of insults thrown at Black students.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The scuffles came amid an already intense night, with tensions fueled by a brutal press conference on Thursday for the title fight between Lopez and Stevenson, during which the boxers exchanged insults about each other’s family members.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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But others waiting appeared to burn with the indignation of an era in US-Cuban relations that until recently had been relegated to the history books.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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His indignation was not sugar coated.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
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To that end, Murphy invoked Rule 38 while emphasizing that she was offended by Durkan’s remark about her lack of preparation for the meeting.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Many of the Italians who chanted and blew whistles near the grand stone arch in the Piazza XXV Aprile said they had been horrified and angered by images and videos on social media showing ICE agents operating violently in Minneapolis.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Congress passed legislation at the request of the president to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, angering Democrats and some Republicans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, sitcoms like Friends marked a movement toward irony in comedy with its trademark tongue-in-cheek banter and sarcasm, Thompson explains.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eby quipped with her usual dry sarcasm.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The demonstration was marked by intense emotion, with rage, frustration and grief reflected in signs and chants calling for accountability and change.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Newsom’s decision to leave LaMalfa’s seat vacant as long as possible has infuriated California Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Besides playing with his usual defensive edginess, Larsson chipped in 16 points (7-for-9 shooting), nine assists, six rebounds and a steal and twice managed to infuriate normally mild-manner veteran DeMar DeRozan, who body checked him to the ground on one sequence and clotheslined him on another.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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This time around, aside from warding off mental demons that arose from her crash, Shiffrin, at 30, must also fight the indignities of age.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Williamson’s pugnacious lyrics are grounded in manual labor and local indignities, but Planet X’s malaise transcends any neighborhood or job site, toeing the line between angst and grievance.—
Pete Tosiello,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Outrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrage. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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