D'indignation (en. Of indignation)

/dɛ̃.dɛ̃.ɡ.na.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Feeling of resistance, revolt against something deemed unacceptable.

The public's indignation in the face of corruption was palpable.

L'indignation du public face à la corruption était palpable.

State of a person who feels a deep emotion of horror or contempt.

Her indignation was such that she decided to protest.

Son indignation était telle qu'elle a décidé de manifester.

Strong reaction to a moral offense or injustice.

The general indignation led to legislative changes.

L'indignation générale a conduit à des changements législatifs.

From the Latin 'indignatio', from 'indignari', to feel offended.

to ring the indignation

to provoke a reaction of discontent.

sonner l'indignation

indignant

One who expresses or feels indignation.

indigné

collective indignation

Reaction of a group in the face of perceived injustice.

indignation collective

indisputable

Which cannot be disputed, often a source of indignation.

indiscutable

To be shocked

She was so shocked by the news that she said she had an indignation on the verge of explosion.

Elle était tellement choquée par la nouvelle qu'elle a dit qu'elle avait une indignation à la limite de l'explosion.

To be outraged

His outrage in the face of events created a wave of indignation on social media.

Son outrance face aux événements a créé une vague d'indignation sur les réseaux sociaux.