outrage

[ˈaʊtreɪdʒ]

outrage Definition

• 1. an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
• 2. a shocking or morally unacceptable action

Using outrage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outrage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The decision caused outrage among the local community.

• Example

  The politician's comments sparked public outrage.

• Example

  The company's actions were an outrage against human rights.

• Example

  The injustice of the verdict was an outrage to the victim's family.

outrage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outrage

• indignation
• anger
• fury
• rage
• offense

Antonyms for outrage

• approval
• delight

Idioms Using outrage

• take outrage

  to feel offended or insulted by something

  Example

  She took outrage at his comments about her appearance.

• cry outrage

  to express strong disapproval or condemnation of something

  Example

  The opposition party cried outrage at the government's decision to cut funding for education.

• an outrage too far

  an action that is considered to be beyond what is acceptable or reasonable

  Example

  The company's decision to lay off workers without any compensation was an outrage too far.

Phrases with outrage

• commit an outrage

  to do something that is morally unacceptable or shocking

  Example

  The company committed an outrage by exploiting child labor in their factories.

• an outrage to decency

  something that is completely unacceptable and goes against basic moral standards

  Example

  The way the prisoners were treated was an outrage to decency and human rights.

• outrage against nature

  an action that is considered to be against the natural order of things

  Example

  Destroying the natural habitat of animals is an outrage against nature.

Origins of outrage

from Old French 'ultrage', from Latin 'ultra', meaning 'beyond'

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Summary: outrage in Brief

The term 'outrage' [ˈaʊtreɪdʒ] refers to an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation, often in response to a shocking or morally unacceptable action. It can be used to describe public reactions to political decisions or social issues, as in 'The politician's comments sparked public outrage.' 'Outrage' can also be used in phrases like 'commit an outrage,' and idioms like 'take outrage,' denoting offense, and 'an outrage too far,' implying an action that is beyond what is acceptable.