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    Outrage (en. Outrage)

    /u.tʁaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act or word that deeply shocks.
    The outrage to the memory of the victims is unacceptable.
    L'outrage à la mémoire des victimes est inacceptable.
    A blatant insult or affront.
    His behavior was a real outrage towards his colleagues.
    Son comportement a été un véritable outrage envers ses collègues.
    A crime, particularly in criminal law, that involves harming the honor or dignity of a person.
    He was accused of contempt towards a public official.
    Il a été accusé d'outrage à agent public.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'oultrage', coming from Latin 'ultraticum', meaning 'what exceeds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public outrage
    An action that provokes a strong reaction from society.
    outrage public
    to have an outrage
    To suffer an affront or humiliation.
    avoir un outrage

    Related Words

    indignation
    Feeling of dissatisfaction in the face of injustice.
    indignation
    vexation
    State of annoyance or pain caused by an offense.
    vexation
    aggression
    Attack or violent behavior towards a person.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    Not really pleasant.
    That movie was an outrage!
    Ce film, c'était un outrage !
    a shocking situation.
    What happened last night is an outrage.
    C'est un outrage ce qui s'est passé hier soir.