indignation
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
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ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən
Noun
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
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He protested in indignation.
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The Iron of it ſelfe, though heate red hot, / Approaching neere theſe eyes, would drinke my teares, / And quench this fierie indignation, / Euen in the matter of mine innocence.
A self-righteous anger or disgust.
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Having expressed his indignation at the idea of continuity from the young Marx to the old Marx and from Marx to Lenin, Miliband appears no less offended by my stressing the continuity from Leninism to Stalinism.
Noun
a feeling of righteous anger
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indignations