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outrage

/ˈæot.ɹæed͡ʒ/noun

A strong feeling of shock and anger caused by something unfair or offensive.

Example sentences

  • “The decision to close the hospital caused public outrage.”
  • “Many fans expressed outrage online after the player was banned.”

The verb usually appears in the passive: readers were outraged by the decision.

Synonyms for outrage

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