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Synonyms for indignation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-dig-ney-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən

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Définition of indignation

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old French indignacion or directly from Latin indignationem (nominative indignatio) "indignation, displeasure," noun of action from past participle stem of indignari "regard as unworthy, be angry or displeased at," from indignus "unworthy," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + dignus "worthy" (see dignity).
  • noun anger
Example sentences :
  • Eudora's countenance kindled with indignation, as she listened to what Milza had told.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Robert was not the only one who witnessed with indignation the captain's brutality.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Dr. Everett said again, a surge of indignation rushing over him.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • No wonder he flushed and stood silent, lost for words to express his indignation.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Napoleon looked at his uncle the canon with indignation and denial on his face.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • Indignation toward Martin gathered volume with her returning strength.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • My indignation nearly got the better of me this time, but I do not think he noticed it.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • His scared eyes blazed with indignation: it would hurt terribly.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The indignation of a betrayed tight-rope performer was strong within him.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • This Nelson felt, and this he expressed, with indignation, among his friends.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

Antonyms for indignation

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