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[syn: indignation, outrage]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Indignation \In`dig*na"tion\, n. [F. indignation, L. indignatio.
See Indign.]
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1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or
disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or
abhorrence. --Shak.
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Indignation expresses a strong and elevated
disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by
something flagitious in the conduct of another.
--Cogan.
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When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he
stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of
indignation against Mordecai. --Esther v. 9.
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2. The effect of anger; punishment. --Shak.
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Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be
overpast. --Is. xxvi.
20.
Syn: Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See Anger.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
indignation
n 1: a feeling of righteous anger [syn: indignation,
outrage]