
Outrage
Emotional Intensity
Use 'outrage' to describe extremely strong reactions, beyond regular anger or annoyance.

The community felt outrage at the new law.
Collective Response
'Public outrage' often refers to widespread anger shared by a group or society.

The politician's scandal sparked public outrage.
Intensity Trigger
The cause of outrage is usually an event considered grossly unfair or unjust.

The unfair trial verdict caused widespread outrage.
Compare with
AffrontIndignationInsultMischiefOffenceOutrageousProvocationScandal
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