Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

OUTRAGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Outrage.

How to pronounce outrage:

US

Outrage - as a noun

A feeling of righteous anger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indignation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anger6choler11ire3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A wantonly cruel act

A disgraceful event

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scandal10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of scandalizing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scandalisation17scandalization26

Outrage - as a verb

Strike with disgust or revulsion

Example: "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appal9appall10offend13scandalise13scandalize22shock14

Violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example: "Desecrate a cemetery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desecrate12profane12violate10

Force (someone) to have sex against their will

Example: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dishonor12dishonour13ravish12violate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12set on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The news of the scandal caused a public outrage."
"Her behavior was seen as an outrage against common decency."
"The decision to cut funding for education was met with outrage from parents and teachers."
"His comments sparked an outrage among the audience."
"The company's dishonest practices were an outrage to consumers."
View more

Word Game Points

Is OUTRAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outrage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OUTRAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is OUTRAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outrage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OUTRAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is OUTRAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outrage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OUTRAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen