as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the judge was outraged to discover that several jurors had disregarded her orders not to speak with members of the press
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as in insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the spiteful comment outraged her so much that she's still holding a grudge
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as in infuriated
to make angry
the vandalism in the cemetery outraged the entire community we were outraged to discover that we had been overcharged for our hotel room
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Recent Examples of outraged
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As House members scrambled to pass a stopgap spending plan Friday, lawmakers removed legislation that would have fully funded the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040, outraged 9/11 advocates said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
But the 1,500-page bill outraged conservatives for its spending and extras.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The next day, the episode outraged clients and therapists around the country because of this egregious ethical violation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Now, the cruisers on the Dawn were outraged.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
While Morgan might be outraged, people took to the comments of his post to defend Cho and Mangione.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
You’re supposed to be outraged.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … CRUDE MOVE – State outraged at federal oil lease sale setup being 'fitting finale' for Biden presidency.
—Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Aliso Canyon likely to stay open for years; residents outraged.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As House members scrambled to pass a stopgap spending plan Friday, lawmakers removed legislation that would have fully funded the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040, outraged 9/11 advocates said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
But the 1,500-page bill outraged conservatives for its spending and extras.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The next day, the episode outraged clients and therapists around the country because of this egregious ethical violation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Now, the cruisers on the Dawn were outraged.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
While Morgan might be outraged, people took to the comments of his post to defend Cho and Mangione.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
You’re supposed to be outraged.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … CRUDE MOVE – State outraged at federal oil lease sale setup being 'fitting finale' for Biden presidency.
—Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
Adjective
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People who were paying close attention to certain corners of the internet saw this reality coming more than a decade ago in Gamergate, in which an angry online mob waged a virulent harassment campaign against women and diversity in the video game industry.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Republican members meet angry crowds The vast majority of Republican lawmakers have cheered on the changes to the federal government spearheaded by Trump's advisor, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sequence of events clearly angered Bain.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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The move angered fans, and a scandal over offensive remarks Richards had made on a podcast led him to quit before his episodes aired.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the clip, Miyazaki seems neither outraged nor indignant, simply exhausted and annoyed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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The officers allow Eddie, indignant and disempowered by the search, to come in to help his son.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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The newspaper includes the story of how Brando was enraged to discover his voice had been dubbed by an Italian actor for the local version.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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But conservatives said they were enraged by the legislation.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Big, sometimes uncontrollable emotions are a normal part of growing up, and gentle parents at least try to not dismiss their or get annoyed with their kids when those challenging moments come up.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
27 Dec. 2024
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Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Leafs hatched a furious last-minute comeback to force overtime, only to lose 6-5 in a shootout to the Sharks, Toronto’s second such loss to San Jose this month.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Martin’s work has taken on a furious pace in the past few months amid the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion protocols and health, welfare and Medicaid cuts that will fall hard on vulnerable Black Americans.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also, your brother-in-law is mad at the wrong person.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Locally, contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union are getting pretty mad as well.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Officers reviewed ballistic evidence and security camera footage and broadcast a description of two suspects fleeing in a motor vehicle.—
Isabelle Friedman,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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In total, the Russians used nearly 70 missiles, both cruise and ballistic, as well as almost 200 attack drones.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Outraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outraged. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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