outrage

• Sens indignation forte et choc provoqués par un acte injuste ou offensant, ou l'acte ou l'événement lui-même qui suscite une telle réaction.

A noun referring to a strong feeling of anger and shock caused by an unfair or offensive act, or the act or event itself that provokes such a reaction.

1. Righteous angerB2formal

   A strong feeling of anger and shock caused by something considered unfair, cruel, or offensive.

   indignation

   • The public expressed outrage over the unfair verdict.
   • She felt a deep sense of outrage at the injustice.
   • His comments sparked widespread outrage among the community.

   Synonymesangerfuryindignationirerageresentmentwrath

2. Cruel or violent actB2formal

   An act that is extremely cruel, violent, or harmful, often violating moral or legal standards.

   Acte de violence extrême

   • The invasion was an outrage against humanity.
   • The soldiers committed terrible outrages during the war.
   • The court condemned the outrage as a crime against peace.

   Synonymesabominationatrocitybarbarismbrutalitycrimeinhumanityoffenseviolationwrongwrongdoing

3. Disgraceful eventB2formal

   An event or situation that is considered shocking, shameful, or unacceptable.

   Scandale

   • The corruption scandal was an outrage to the nation.
   • It is an outrage that such poverty exists in a wealthy country.
   • The cancellation of the program was an outrage to the community.

   Synonymesabominationaffrontatrocitydisgraceiniquityoffensescandalviolation

4. Act of scandalizingC1formal

   The act of causing shock, anger, or offense through scandalous behavior or statements.

   Action de scandaliser

   • The politician's speech was an outrage to public decency.
   • The artist's work was considered an outrage by conservative critics.
   • His actions were an outrage to the moral standards of the time.

   Synonymesaffrontindignityinsultoffensescandal

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de choquer, de provoquer la colère ou l'indignation, souvent en violant des normes morales ou sociales ; également, offenser gravement ou outrager.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing shock, anger, or resentment, often through a violation of moral or social norms.

1. Cause strong anger or shockB2formal

   To make someone feel extremely angry, shocked, or offended by something unjust or cruel.

   provoquer une vive indignation

   • The cruel treatment of the prisoners outraged the public.
   • His insensitive comments outraged many people in the audience.
   • The decision to cut funding for the hospital outraged the local community.

   Synonymesangerappallenrageincenseinfuriateinsultmaddenoffendshock

   Antonymesappeasecomfortdelightgladdenpleasesoothe

2. Violate or desecrateC1formal

   To treat something sacred or highly respected in a way that shows a lack of respect.

   Profaner, violer (un lieu sacré)

   • The vandals outraged the ancient temple by painting graffiti on its walls.
   • They outraged the sanctity of the church with their loud and disrespectful behavior.
   • The language used in the article outraged the principles of decency.

   Synonymesdefiledesecrateprofaneviolate

   Antonymeshonorrespectreverevenerate

3. Rape or sexually assaultC2formallegal

   To force someone to have sex against their will; a formal and legal term for rape.

   Violer ou agresser sexuellement

   • The historical records describe how the invading army outraged the women of the town.
   • He was convicted for outraging a minor.
   • The novel depicts the horrors of war, including the outraging of innocent civilians.

   Synonymesassaultdefileraperavishviolate