outrage

Meanings

• noun

  A strong feeling of disapproval and anger, especially about a particular thing that has happened.

  - "The public expressed outrage over the politician's scandal."
  - "Her outrage at the injustice fueled her activism."

• verb

  Bring about (a situation) suddenly and violently.

  - "The storm outraged the small village."
  - "The rioters outraged the city center."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outrage
arrange , change , rearrange , strange

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Variants

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outrage , outrages , outraged , outraging

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'outrager', meaning 'to overrun, to insult', from 'out' meaning 'out' and 'rager' meaning 'rage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outrage' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, 'outrage' is considered a secondary emotion that often follows a primary emotion, such as surprise or disappointment.

3. The term 'outrage' has been used in various fields, including politics, psychology, and literature, to describe a strong emotional response to a situation or stimulus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indignation: Indignation is a feeling of strong disapproval, often accompanied by anger and moral outrage. It is a response to perceived injustice, immorality, or offensiveness.

2. Wrath: Wrath is an intense feeling of anger or indignation. It is often used to describe a deep, violent emotion that can lead to destructive actions.

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Culture

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Outrage has been used extensively in literature and art to depict strong emotions and reactions to injustice or wrongdoing. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov experiences a profound sense of outrage when he commits a murder, which ultimately leads him to confess his crime.

How to Memorize "outrage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a volcano erupting, spewing out hot lava and ash in all directions. This represents the intense emotion of outrage.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'outrage' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Outrage: Overwrought, Uncontrollable, Turbulent, Anger, Grief'.

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