outrage

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out·rage / ˈoutˌrāj/ • n. an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation: her voice trembled with outrage. ∎  an action or event causing such a reaction: the decision was an outrage.• v. [tr.] (usu. be outraged) arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone): he was outraged at this attempt to take his victory away from him. ∎  violate or infringe flagrantly (a principle, law, etc.): their behavior outraged all civilized standards.

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