n.
Pronunciation: ' au ̇ t- ˌ r ā j
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French utrage, outrage insult, excess, from outre, utre beyond, from Latin ultra ― more at ULTRA-
Date: 14th century
1 : an act of violence or brutality
2 a : INJURY , INSULT <do no outrage s on silly women or poor passengers ― Shakespeare> b : an act that violates accepted standards of behavior or taste <an outrage alike against decency and dignity ― John Buchan>
3 : the anger and resentment aroused by injury or insult