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
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images But the reptile has now been banned from Walmart, a place the pair would regularly frequent, after outraged shoppers sent in photos of her at the store to WPXI last week.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Care — and be outraged — when a young person dies a preventable death.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After workers covered Delray Beach’s LGBTQ+ pride intersection in black paint, outraged city officials agreed Tuesday night to file a petition to challenge the legality of the state’s orders to remove street art.
—Shira Moolten, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Now outraged viewers are attacking the press for supposedly attempting to bury the story and using the video to push extremist views and propaganda.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
The Legislature should be outraged at this legislation that would further undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Champion, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Khloe's parents are still outraged.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In March, House Democrats were outraged when Schumer announced his plans to provide a key Democratic vote Republicans needed to advance a spending bill.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron appointed his fifth prime minister in less than two years, choosing a close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, which outraged left-wing politicians.
—Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The Legislature and California residents should be outraged at this maneuver that would undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Ford Champion, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Arriving in America, Ann and her followers are outraged by their first sight of a slave auction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The court of public opinion would also be outraged.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
However, his bullpen management also has fans outraged.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Many economists, politicians and pundits were outraged, fearing that the mission and reputation of the BLS will now be compromised, with dire consequences for American financial markets — and even for democracy itself.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The horror of Kirk’s murder will serve the demands of the content mill, stoking more outraged engagement among his preëxisting fan base.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images But the reptile has now been banned from Walmart, a place the pair would regularly frequent, after outraged shoppers sent in photos of her at the store to WPXI last week.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Care — and be outraged — when a young person dies a preventable death.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After workers covered Delray Beach’s LGBTQ+ pride intersection in black paint, outraged city officials agreed Tuesday night to file a petition to challenge the legality of the state’s orders to remove street art.
—Shira Moolten, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Now outraged viewers are attacking the press for supposedly attempting to bury the story and using the video to push extremist views and propaganda.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
The Legislature should be outraged at this legislation that would further undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Champion, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Khloe's parents are still outraged.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In March, House Democrats were outraged when Schumer announced his plans to provide a key Democratic vote Republicans needed to advance a spending bill.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Qatar and its neighbors were outraged, the US was surprised, and Israel was unapologetic.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron appointed his fifth prime minister in less than two years, choosing a close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, which outraged left-wing politicians.
—Stephane Mahe, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The Legislature and California residents should be outraged at this maneuver that would undermine law enforcement accountability.
—Charles Ford Champion, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Arriving in America, Ann and her followers are outraged by their first sight of a slave auction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The court of public opinion would also be outraged.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
However, his bullpen management also has fans outraged.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Many economists, politicians and pundits were outraged, fearing that the mission and reputation of the BLS will now be compromised, with dire consequences for American financial markets — and even for democracy itself.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
Adjective
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But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, long wait times, high prices and confusing models have left people angry with the car sales industry.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the 1995 Source Awards, Knight touted Shakur’s move to Death Row and insulted Combs, who often performed alongside Bad Boy artists.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trump has insulted both men about their weight.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The scale of the destruction shocked and infuriated Cutright, according to a different source familiar with the incident who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk inspired and infuriated millions of Americans with his hard-line conservative views and often incendiary language.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As voices across the political spectrum call to lower the temperature following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, many in the MAGA world are mourning his loss, with some enraged and escalating their rhetoric online.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Money floods into affected districts, muffling outrage precisely when constituents are most enraged.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others were offended by the variety of items in the dish.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The novel, published to immediate controversy in India—an obscenity suit was filed over its portrayal of an intercaste romance—offended her Syrian Christian kin, who grumbled about misrepresentation.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most passionate television fans are those who watch Big Brother, and the latest game twist has angered them, creating a backlash on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The YouTuber Andrew Callaghan has been documenting off-kilter American politics since before the 2020 election, but the recent interview on his Channel 5 web show with an indignant Hunter Biden caught wide attention.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Hunter speaks with the indignant passion of someone who made nearly $1.5 million selling his art during his father’s campaign and the early years of his administration.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Everyone Lee comes into contact with is at minimum annoyed with him most of the time, if not outright hating him.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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Keanu, still annoyed from the veto ceremony, talked to Ava Pearl in the HOH room and called Rachel a liar.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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