outraged

• Ressentant ou exprimant une forte colère ou un choc face à quelque chose considéré comme injuste ou inacceptable.

Feeling or expressing strong anger or shock at something considered unfair or wrong.

1. Angered by injusticeB2formal

   Feeling or expressing strong anger and shock because of something considered unfair, wrong, or offensive.

   Indigné

   • The community was outraged by the unfair decision.
   • She was outraged at the treatment of the workers.
   • He felt outraged when he learned about the corruption.

   Synonymesenragedfuriousincensedindignantinfuriatedoffended

   Antonymescalmcontentpleasedsatisfied

• 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