Definitions
- Describing an intense feeling of anger or rage. - Referring to a violent outburst of anger or rage. - Talking about a state of extreme emotional agitation or turbulence.
- Describing a strong feeling of anger or indignation at something perceived as unjust or unfair. - Referring to a public display of anger or protest against something perceived as wrong or offensive. - Talking about an act that is considered offensive, immoral, or unethical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve strong negative emotions.
- 2Both can be directed towards a person, group, or situation.
- 3Both can be expressed verbally or non-verbally.
- 4Both can be triggered by a perceived injustice or wrongdoing.
- 5Both can lead to action or behavior that reflects the emotion felt.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Fury is a more intense and violent emotion than outrage.
- 2Focus: Fury is often directed towards a specific person or situation, while outrage can be directed towards a broader issue or system.
- 3Expression: Fury is often expressed through physical actions or violence, while outrage is more commonly expressed through verbal communication or peaceful protest.
- 4Duration: Fury is typically short-lived and may dissipate quickly, while outrage can be sustained over a longer period of time.
- 5Connotation: Fury is associated with a more personal and individual emotion, while outrage is associated with a collective and societal response to injustice.
Remember this!
Fury and outrage are both strong negative emotions that can be directed towards a person, group, or situation. However, fury is a more intense and violent emotion that is often directed towards a specific person or situation, while outrage is a broader response to perceived injustice or wrongdoing that can be sustained over a longer period of time and is often expressed through verbal communication or peaceful protest.
