Indignation
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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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from
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
48 Moby Thesaurus words for "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
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