indignation

indignation
    n 1: a feeling of righteous anger [syn: {indignation},
         {outrage}]
    

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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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