as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
their indignation at the offensive television show led them to start a grassroots campaign for its cancellation
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Recent Examples of indignation
The 25% tariffs President Trump announced on Canada and Mexico — which will likely plunge our northern neighbor into recession — have united Canadians of all political stripes in indignation.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Newcastle United fans will be used to the fact that they aren’t allowed to enjoy these occasions before sports journalists’ chin-stroking moral indignation takes hold.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With love and loss, inspiration and indignation, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) is a folk tale, a small-town barroom yarn, a gothic novel, and a ghost story.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Her skin is luminous, pale with indignation.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Newcastle United fans will be used to the fact that they aren’t allowed to enjoy these occasions before sports journalists’ chin-stroking moral indignation takes hold.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With love and loss, inspiration and indignation, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) is a folk tale, a small-town barroom yarn, a gothic novel, and a ghost story.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Her skin is luminous, pale with indignation.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignation
Noun
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Aggression For some individuals, the turmoil following a breakup can give rise to an inexplicable burst of anger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Video of the incident quickly circulated online and sparked outrage, with family members and neighbors questioning why police did not do more to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal weapons.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rather than working himself into a fury with alcohol, Lennon became more demonstrably affectionate and embraced the act of embracing.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The red end credits fit Gemma's shock and fury perfectly.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The year is 2025 and ninjas are once again all the rage.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And when Angela asks about how Brit lost her license—likely looking for clarity, not conflict—the mood shifts fast.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Indignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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