outrage

²outrage

verb

out·ragedout·rag·ing

Definition of OUTRAGE

transitive verb

1

a : rape b : to violate the standards or principles of <he has outraged respectability past endurance — John Braine>

2

: to arouse anger or resentment in usually by some grave offense <was outraged by the accusation>

Examples of OUTRAGE

1. His comments outraged nearly everyone in the room.
2. <the spiteful comment outraged her so much that she's still holding a grudge>

First Known Use of OUTRAGE

1590

Related to OUTRAGE

Synonyms: affront, dis (also diss) [slang], disrespect, offend, insult, slap, slight, wound

Antonyms: delight, gratify, please

Related Words: cut, snub; displease, distress, disturb, hurt, miff, pain, trouble, upset; jeer, mock, ridicule, sneer (at), taunt; defame, disparage, libel, malign, revile, slander, slur, smear; oppress, persecute, torment, torture

Near Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, approve, hail; commend, compliment, eulogize, praise; adulate, flatter, sweet-talk; exalt, glorify, honor; delight, gratify, please, satisfy

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