outraging

Variant of outrage

noun

  1. an extremely vicious or violent act
  2. a deep insult or offense
  3. great anger, indignation, etc. aroused by such an act or offense

Origin: OFr < outre, beyond < L ultra (see ultra): meaning infl. by assoc. with out & rage

transitive verb outraged, outraging

  1. to commit an outrage upon or against; specif.,
    1. to offend, insult, or wrong grievously
    2. to rape
  2. to cause great anger, indignation, etc. in
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