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revolt vs outrage

outrage vs revolt

revolt and outrage both are nouns.

revolt and outrage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revolt Yes No Yes No
outrage Yes No Yes No
As verbs, outrage is a hyponym of revolt; that is, outrage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than revolt:
  • revolt: cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
  • outrage: strike with disgust or revulsion
Other hyponyms of revolt include appal, appall, offend, scandalise, scandalize, shock.
revolt (noun) outrage (noun)
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another the act of scandalizing
a wantonly cruel act
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
revolt (verb) outrage (verb)
cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of strike with disgust or revulsion
fill with distaste force (someone) to have sex against their will
make revolution violate the sacred character of a place or language
Difference between revolt and outrage

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