Outrage
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Emotional Intensity
Use 'outrage' to describe extremely strong reactions, beyond regular anger or annoyance. The community felt outrage at the new law.
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Collective Response
'Public outrage' often refers to widespread anger shared by a group or society. The politician's scandal sparked public outrage.
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Intensity Trigger
The cause of outrage is usually an event considered grossly unfair or unjust. The unfair trial verdict caused widespread outrage.