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Indignation

Indignation Meaning & Definition
Indignation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Indignation?

[n] a feeling of righteous anger

Synonyms | Synonyms for Indignation: outrage

Related Terms | Find terms related to Indignation: anger | annoyance | ban | blackball | blackballing | choler | complaint | dim view | disagreement | disappointment | disapprobation | disapproval | discontent | discontentedness | discontentment | disenchantment | disesteem | disfavor | disgruntlement | disillusion | disillusionment | displeasure | disrespect | dissatisfaction | dissent | distaste | exasperation | exclusion | fury | indignant displeasure | ire | irritation | low estimation | low opinion | mad | objection | opposition | opposure | ostracism | protest | rage | rejection | resentment | righteous indignation | thumbs-down | unhappiness | vexation | wrath

See Also | anger | choler | dudgeon | high dudgeon | ire

Indignation In Webster's Dictionary

\In`dig*na"tion\, n. [F. indignation, L. indignatio. See {Indign}.] 1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. --Shak. Indignation expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another. --Cogan. 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. 2. The effect of anger; punishment. --Shak. Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be overpast. --Is. xxvi. 20. Syn: Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See {Anger}.

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