outrage
An excessively violent or vicious attack; an atrocity.
Other meanings
An offensive, immoral or indecent act.
The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
Related words
- poutrage
- outrage culture
- outrage of modesty
- outrage porn
Word history
From Latin "ultrā" (beyond).
Where this comes from
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