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outrages
We have found lemma(root) word of outrages : outrage.
Definitions
[ˈaʊtreɪdʒ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
(e.g: her voice trembled with outrage)
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Origin
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Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behaviour’): from Old French ou(l)trage, based on Latin ultra ‘beyond’. Sense development has been affected by the belief that the word is a compound of out and rage
[ˈaʊtreɪdʒ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone)
(e.g: the public were outraged at the brutality involved)
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Origin
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Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behaviour’): from Old French ou(l)trage, based on Latin ultra ‘beyond’. Sense development has been affected by the belief that the word is a compound of out and rage
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