Synonyms of outrage

Noun


1. indignation, outrage, anger, choler, ire

usage: a feeling of righteous anger

2. outrage, atrocity, inhumanity

usage: a wantonly cruel act

3. scandal, outrage, trouble

usage: a disgraceful event

4. scandalization, scandalisation, outrage, insult, affront

usage: the act of scandalizing

Verb


1. shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage, disgust, revolt, nauseate, sicken, churn up

usage: strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

2. desecrate, profane, outrage, violate, assail, assault, set on, attack

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

3. rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, assail, assault, set on, attack

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

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Definition and meaning of outrage (Dictionary)