English dictionary

outrage

noun

Pronunciation

ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

noun verb

Definitions

noun

  1. a wantonly cruel act

noun

  1. the act of scandalizing

noun

  1. a disgraceful event

noun

  1. a feeling of righteous anger

verb

  1. strike with disgust or revulsion

verb

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

verb

  1. violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example sentences

The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
The woman was raped on her way home at night
desecrate a cemetery
violate the sanctity of the church
profane the name of God

Synonyms

scandalization scandalisation scandal indignation shock offend scandalize scandalise appal appall rape ravish violate assault dishonor dishonour desecrate profane
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