outrage
noun
[ ˈaʊtreɪdʒ ]
• an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.
• "her voice trembled with outrage"
Similar:
indignation,
fury,
anger,
rage,
disapproval,
wrath,
shock,
resentment,
horror,
disgust,
amazement,
outrage
verb
• arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone).
• "the public were outraged at the brutality involved"
Similar:
enrage,
infuriate,
incense,
anger,
scandalize,
offend,
give offence to,
make indignant,
affront,
be an affront to,
shock,
horrify,
disgust,
revolt,
repel,
appal,
displease,
Origin:
Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behaviour’): from Old French ou(l)trage, based on Latin ultra ‘beyond’. Sense development has been affected by the belief that the word is a compound of out and rage.
