# outraging

Pronunciation: say "OWT-rayj-ing" /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of outrage. — present participle and gerund of outrage
   - Simple: Present participle of outrage. Use this form for the action happening now or as a naming word for the action.
   - _The court's decision is outraging citizens across the country._
   - _Outraging her loyal supporters proved to be a costly mistake._

## Noun

2. The carrying out of a violent, cruel, or deeply offensive act. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: The act of doing something very cruel, violent, or shocking to someone.
   - _The outraging of the temple was recorded in the town's oldest chronicles._
   - _Witnesses testified to the outraging of the merchant's household during the raid._

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