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
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
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Travis Loller,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Griffin was rightfully outraged and may now choose to move his $6 billion headquarters to Miami.
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Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
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Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
At an earlier point in his career, Lil Nas X was a lightning rod for attention — whether in the form of Number One singles or outraged controversy surrounding his visual output.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
An officer who fired upon a vehicle, killing a 1-year-old boy, outside a Walmart in Mississippi has been placed on administrative leave, officials said, as outraged community members call for justice amid an ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Remember how outraged Republicans were by Hunter Biden’s business activities that now pale by comparison?
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Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
ABC News,
22 June 2026
So why isn't the media outraged about it?
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Those leaders should be outraged, not celebrating the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Liberals have been increasingly outraged by Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, especially during the war in Gaza, and conservatives have questioned the importance of longstanding American support for Israel.
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Kelvin Chan,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Tormented by the femicide and outraged by the indifference of the police and justice system, Laura decides to take matters into her own hands.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Its realignment outraged Russia and put a target on its back as one of the West’s easternmost bulwarks against Moscow’s sphere of influence.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Several Boston police officers showed up to court Thursday, outraged by the charge.
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Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Waldorf and her family were outraged by the ordeal.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
Other students were also outraged, Rudeseal said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
—
Travis Loller,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Griffin was rightfully outraged and may now choose to move his $6 billion headquarters to Miami.
—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
At an earlier point in his career, Lil Nas X was a lightning rod for attention — whether in the form of Number One singles or outraged controversy surrounding his visual output.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
An officer who fired upon a vehicle, killing a 1-year-old boy, outside a Walmart in Mississippi has been placed on administrative leave, officials said, as outraged community members call for justice amid an ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Remember how outraged Republicans were by Hunter Biden’s business activities that now pale by comparison?
—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
Verb
However, Italy released him on a technicality, after which he was expelled to Libya, which outraged human rights groups and prompted the ICC to open an inquiry into why Italy released him instead of sending him to The Hague.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
So why isn't the media outraged about it?
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Those leaders should be outraged, not celebrating the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Liberals have been increasingly outraged by Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, especially during the war in Gaza, and conservatives have questioned the importance of longstanding American support for Israel.
—
Kelvin Chan,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Tormented by the femicide and outraged by the indifference of the police and justice system, Laura decides to take matters into her own hands.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Its realignment outraged Russia and put a target on its back as one of the West’s easternmost bulwarks against Moscow’s sphere of influence.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Several Boston police officers showed up to court Thursday, outraged by the charge.
—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Waldorf and her family were outraged by the ordeal.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
Adjective
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.
Verb
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Outrage became loud when the night's heavyweight champion, Josh Hokit, insulted former first lady Michelle Obama to host Joe Rogan moments after winning his fight.
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In each episode a different guest sometimes played by a celebrity like Kumail Nanjiani or Atsuka Okatsu will walk through the door to get insulted by the pair.
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He's deployed thousands of National Guard troops — who remain in the city — and launched a 30-day federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department to combat crime that infuriated many residents.
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The decision to send in state troopers – some on horseback – infuriated many protesters while drawing praise from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Adjective
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Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
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Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
Verb
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.
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Lu also apologized to those who were offended in the video.
Verb
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Though both agree that in real life, Berlant would fit in more easily than Early, who, during a break from the shoot, angered a trio of local Hamptonites merely by using the bathroom at a Citarella.
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Though net migration is down, many are angered by migrants entering the country illegally — specifically the sight of people, often escaping war zones such as Afghanistan and Sudan, arriving on British shores in inflatable boats after making the dangerous journey across the English Channel.
Adjective
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
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Still with indignant nipples, though thankfully mine are hidden beneath said coat.
Verb
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.
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