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Outrage (Verb)

Strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends".

Verbs of feeling.

Her lavish spending habits on designer items outrage her more frugal friends who live on a limited budget.
The news of sewage dumping in the oceans outrage environmental activists worldwide.
The parents were outrage by the level of violence depicted in the video game.
Her racist comments outrage many in the online community who swiftly called for her to apologize.
The public was outrage when they discovered the politician was involved in a massive corrupt scheme.

Violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The artist was accused of outrage the sanctity of the church by depicting blasphemous imagery in her sculpture.
Her careless words outrage the memory of her ancestors and sparked a heated debate among family members.
The company's advertisements outrage the cultural heritage of the indigenous people by using their sacred symbols as a marketing gimmick.
The comedian's joke outrage the name of a revered historical figure, causing widespread offense among the audience.
The tourists were warned not to outrage the sacred character of the ancient temple by taking selfies or removing artifacts.

Force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The victim's friend was outraged when she heard that her companion had been forcibly assaulted by the stranger.
Her family was outraged that the perpetrator threatened to harm her if she resisted the attack.
The fact that he was able to outrage the young girl without anyone noticing was particularly disturbing to investigators.
Police were outraged by the case, and they worked around the clock to ensure the victim received justice.
Local residents were outraged when they discovered that their neighborhood had become a hotspot for violent crimes like the recent assault.