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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the booing during the graduation speech was an outrage
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as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the actress could barely contain her outrage at being passed over for an Oscar yet again
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as in to insult
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 to anger
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 outrage
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Unfortunately, the editorial favored outrage over accuracy, ignoring the broader context and long-term benefit to our residents.
—Josh Levy, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Trump has dismissed the idea that his calls for Newsom’s arrest have provided the governor with a political advantage by outraging Democrats, despite his own arrests helping him during last year’s election.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Officials said Peanut bit one of the investigators involved in the confiscation and both animals taken were later euthanized to test for rabies, prompting outrage from the massive social media following Longo and Peanut had amassed.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Unfortunately, the editorial favored outrage over accuracy, ignoring the broader context and long-term benefit to our residents.
—Josh Levy, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Verb
Californians should be outraged at such fragrant violations of the law, and of Californians’ right to privacy, by police agencies.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Trump has dismissed the idea that his calls for Newsom’s arrest have provided the governor with a political advantage by outraging Democrats, despite his own arrests helping him during last year’s election.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrage
Noun
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And the gratuitous insults—to NATO allies, the European Union, the BRICs, the United Nations, or the World Health Organization—continue to flow from the president.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In a matter of minutes seven women were united in indignation.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The firing of career prosecutors calls to mind how Bondi, as Florida attorney general, forced out two assistants who offended a Jacksonville company linked to mortgage fraud investigations.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Some of Lamar’s bars in that track offended Drake and helped ignite their public feud.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The group invited those angered by rollbacks on things such as voting rights, essential services and free speech to join them July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Bondi has become a target for Trump’s supporters angered by the DOJ’s decision not to release the files, with some calling for her ouster.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Tommy Jeans Cotton Linen Blend Shorts Shorts with longer inseams are all the rage this summer, so this breathable pair with an elastic waistband will be perfectly on-trend for all your upcoming travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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The bright, bold graffiti-style bag was all of the rage in the 2000s, yet Tyla made the case for it in 2025 by pairing it with a nonchalant tank and cargo pants.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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The memo infuriated Kelly and other high-profile members of Trump's coalition, who for years have peddled conspiracy theories claiming Epstein was murdered and that the government covered up an extensive list of wealthy politicians and businesspeople who were involved with Epstein.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The increases are infuriating residents, and sending lawmakers scrambling for solutions.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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According to the post, even after raising concerns, the neighbors doubled down on their behavior, allegedly responding with sarcasm rather than solutions.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Her sarcasm is hilarious to me but also sobering, underscoring the individual lives that will now be upended.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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The catastrophic deluge laid waste to communities across Kerr and Kendall counties, where neighborhoods and RV parks, as well as the 18 or so youth camps attended by thousands of kids each summer, were swept away in its fury.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The Kremlin’s fury at these exclusion zones erupted two years ago, on the eve of another BRICS summit, this time in South Africa, Dickinson says.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Outrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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