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Indignation
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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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