indignation

Definitions

1. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice
2. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
   countable, uncountable
3. A self-righteous anger or disgust
4. A self-righteous anger or disgust.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He protested in indignation.”

“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.”

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