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indignation

[in-dig-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən /


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Daniell stared at me, his eyes burning with indignation.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

"A very unimpressive Italian performance which will cause some indignation and some hostility in their press tomorrow," said the BBC's match commentary at full-time.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Racing’s indignation over that, as well as that of anger in the general public, prompted the formation by Congress of a bill that would ban the slaughter of horses in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

Asked about the deaths, the Mexican president expressed ignorance of the cooperation between these CIA officers and local Chihuahuan authorities and indignation that American forces would operate on Mexican soil.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Shouts of indignation of “You can’t do this to the Gran!” were met with dueling “It’s for our own good!” or “It’s what she deserves.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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