OUTRAGE
Scrabble letter values: O1U1T1R1A1G2E1 = 8
Definition
- verb strike with disgust or revulsion. — synonyms: shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall
- verb violate the sacred character of a place or language. — synonyms: desecrate, profane, violate
- verb force (someone) to have sex against their will. — synonyms: rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour
- noun a feeling of righteous anger. — synonyms: indignation
- noun a wantonly cruel act.
- noun a disgraceful event. — synonyms: scandal
- noun the act of scandalizing. — synonyms: scandalization, scandalisation
Examples
- “The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- “desecrate a cemetery”
- “violate the sanctity of the church”