outraged

• 因认为某事不公正或错误而感到或表现出强烈的愤怒或震惊。

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.

   愤怒的

   • 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.

   同义词enragedfuriousincensedindignantinfuriatedoffended

   反义词calmcontentpleasedsatisfied

• 动词，表示使某人感到极度震惊、愤怒或愤慨，通常因违背道德或社会规范的行为而引起。

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.

   激怒

   • 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.

   同义词angerappallenrageincenseinfuriateinsultmaddenoffendshock

   反义词appeasecomfortdelightgladdenpleasesoothe

2. Violate or desecrateC1formal

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

   亵渎

   • 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.

   同义词defiledesecrateprofaneviolate

   反义词honorrespectreverevenerate

3. Rape or sexually assaultC2formallegal

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

   强奸

   • 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.

   同义词assaultdefileraperavishviolate