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high dudgeon vs outrage

outrage vs high dudgeon

high dudgeon and outrage both are nouns.

high dudgeon is not a verb while outrage is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
high dudgeon Yes No No No
outrage Yes No Yes No
As nouns, outrage is a hypernym of high dudgeon; that is, outrage is a word with a broader meaning than high dudgeon:
  • high dudgeon: a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon')
  • outrage: a feeling of righteous anger
Other hypernyms of high dudgeon include indignation.
high dudgeon (noun) outrage (noun)
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon') the act of scandalizing
a wantonly cruel act
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
high dudgeon (verb) outrage (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion
force (someone) to have sex against their will
violate the sacred character of a place or language
Difference between high dudgeon and outrage

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