Outrage Definition & Meaning
outrage
- noun
- a feeling of righteous anger
- a wantonly cruel act
- a disgraceful event
- the act of scandalizing
- verb
- strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
- violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God"
- force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
"Outrage" in song lyrics
See how outrage is used in real songs:
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"Tes yeux aveugles ne voient que ma peau est un outrage"
Rainmen — Freedom -
"Then the love for him got outweighed by outrage"
Shaun Boothe — Unauthorized Biography of Muhammad Ali -
"OUTRAGE!!"
X-Clan — A Day of Outrage, Operation Snatchback
Words that rhyme with outrage
Usage tips for "outrage"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "outrage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for outrage to find words that pair well.