OUTRAGE


Meaning of OUTRAGE in English

n. & v.

n. 1 an extreme or shocking violation of others' rights, sentiments, etc. 2 a gross offence or indignity. 3 fierce anger or resentment (a feeling of outrage).

v.tr. 1 subject to outrage. 2 injure, insult, etc. flagrantly. 3 shock and anger.

[ ME f. OF outrage f. outrer exceed f. outre f. L ultra beyond ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.