outrage

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a feeling of righteous anger

Similar word(s): indignation

Definition categories: feeling, anger, choler, ire

2. a wantonly cruel act

Definition categories: act, atrocity, inhumanity

3. a disgraceful event

Similar word(s): scandal

Definition categories: event, trouble

4. the act of scandalizing

Definition categories: act, affront, insult

Sentences with outrage as a noun:

- "by the outrage and fury of the river Effra" (from an old description of flood damage).

verb

1. strike with disgust or revulsion

Similar word(s): appal, appall, offend, scandalise, scandalize, shock

Definition categories: emotion, disgust, nauseate, revolt, sicken

2. violate the sacred character of a place or language

Similar word(s): desecrate, profane, violate

Definition categories: social, assail, assault, attack

3. force (someone) to have sex against their will

Similar word(s): assault, dishonor, dishonour, rape, ravish, violate

Definition categories: social, assail, assault, attack