outrage — an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's outrage was legendary when students brought pizza to math class.
- There was widespread outrage over the company's environmental practices.
- My mom's outrage reached new heights when she found my dirty socks under the couch.
outrage
NOUN[/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/]
an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
The crowd's outrage exploded when the judge announced the unfair verdict.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the French verb 'outrager', combining 'outre' (beyond) and 'rage' (anger). Originally denoting a state of anger pushed to extremes, it evolved to mean an act or instance of violent injury or extreme affront.
Breakdown
outre- (beyond, excessive) + -rage (anger, rage). The morphological combination conveys anger or violence taken to an extreme degree.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's outrage was legendary when students brought pizza to math class.”
“There was widespread outrage over the company's environmental practices.”
“My mom's outrage reached new heights when she found my dirty socks under the couch.”
“The documentary was designed to outrage viewers about social inequality.”
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