outrage vs shock

shock vs outrage

outrage and shock both are nouns.

outrage and shock both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
outrage	Yes	No	Yes	No
shock	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, outrage and shock are synonyms defined as:

outrage and shock: strike with disgust or revulsion

Other synonyms of outrage include appal, appall, offend, scandalise, scandalize.

outrage (noun)	shock (noun)
the act of scandalizing	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
a wantonly cruel act	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a disgraceful event	a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
a feeling of righteous anger	an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
	a sudden jarring impact
	the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
	a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
	a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
	(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

outrage (verb)	shock (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion	inflict a trauma upon
force (someone) to have sex against their will	subject to electrical shocks
violate the sacred character of a place or language	collect or gather into shocks
	collide violently
	strike with horror or terror
	surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
	strike with disgust or revulsion

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