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indignation definition

in·dig·na·tion (in′dig nā′s̸hən)

noun

anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger

Etymology: ME indignacion < OFr < L indignatio < pp. of indignari: see indignant

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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