Outrage definition
An extremely vicious or violent act.
noun
To cause great anger, indignation, etc. in.
verb
A deep insult or grave offense.
noun
To commit an outrage upon or against.
- To offend, insult, or wrong grievously.
- To rape.
verb
An act of extreme violence or viciousness.
Outrages committed by the dictatorship.
noun
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Something that is grossly offensive to decency, morality, or good taste.
Viewed the film as an outrage to common decency.
noun
To produce anger or resentment in.
Was outraged that he was lied to.
verb
Resentful anger aroused by a violent or offensive act, or an instance of this.
The incident sparked a public outrage.
noun
The definition of an outrage is an act of violence or an insult.
An example of an outrage is someone punching another person in the face.
An example of an outrage is someone calling their friend's mother a horrible name.
noun
Outrage is defined as to deeply insult someone, or to commit a violent act against someone.
An example of outrage is putting acid in a person's shampoo bottle.
verb
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To cause or commit an outrage upon; to treat with violence or abuse.
verb
To offend grossly against (standards of decency or morality); commit an outrage on.
verb
Great anger, indignation, etc. aroused by such an act or offense.
noun
Origin of outrage
- Middle English from Old French from outre beyond outré
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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