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Outrage
01
the extreme feeling of rage and anger
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
outrages
Examples
The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice.
02
a deliberately cruel or violent act, often shocking in nature
Examples
The invasion was considered an outrage against civilians.
03
an act that shocks, offends, or violates accepted moral or social standards
Examples
The celebrity 's comments caused a media outrage.
to outrage
01
to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
outrage
3rd person singular
outrages
Present participle
outraging
Past simple
outraged
Past participle
outraged
Examples
The controversial decision by the government to increase taxes outraged the citizens.
02
to force someone to engage in sexual activity against their will
Examples
The victim was outraged during the violent assault.
03
to violate or desecrate the sacredness, sanctity, or inviolability of a place, object, or language
Examples
Vandals outraged the historic temple.
Lexical Tree
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