outrage
noun/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #5,125 most common English word
Meaning
a strong feeling of anger and shock caused by something perceived as deeply unjust
Example sentence
The unfair verdict caused widespread outrage among the citizens.
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