outrage
outrage Lexical Profile
outrage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation aroused by a perceived injustice, offense, or moral violation.
"The sudden closure of the community hospital sparked widespread public outrage across the county."
A flagship act or event that grossly violates accepted standards of morality, decency, or justice.
"The judge described the deliberate destruction of the ancient monument as an unforgivable outrage against cultural heritage."
• verb
To arouse fierce anger, shock, or moral indignation in someone.
"The company's decision to dump untreated waste into the river outraged local residents and environmental groups."
To violate or transgress a standard of morality, decency, or law flagrantly.
"Such blatant falsification of scientific data outrages every principle of academic integrity."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'outrage' (meaning excess or transgression), formed from 'outre' (from Latin 'ultra', meaning beyond) and the suffix '-age'. Despite its modern appearance, it is etymologically unrelated to the English words 'out' and 'rage', though popular association with 'rage' later influenced its meaning toward intense anger.