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verontwaardiging — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • indignation noun Anger provoked by something felt to be unjust, insulting, or wrong.
  • outrage noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.

Senses

verontwaardiging is used for these senses in English:

  • indignation An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • indignation A self-righteous anger or disgust.
  • outrage The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
  • ressentiment (chiefly, philosophy, social, _, psychology) a sense of resentment arising from deep-seated feelings of envy or hatred, leading the resentful one to blame it on an external agent. [from 19th c.]

outrage — full definition

  1. noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.
  2. noun A shockingly violent, cruel, or offensive act.
  3. verb To make someone feel angry and shocked.
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