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outrage
A strong feeling of indignation and anger about something perceived as unjust, immoral, or indecent.
Die Entscheidung des Politikers löste in der Bevölkerung große Entrüstung aus.
The politician's decision caused great outrage among the public.
'Die Entrüstung' (outrage) is the noun form of the verb 'sich entrüsten' (to become indignant). The ending '-ung' is often used to form nouns from verbs that describe a process or result.
Er konnte sich über die Ungerechtigkeit nur entrüsten.
He could only become indignant about the injustice.
This feeling is often not actively “made,” but caused by an event. That is why 'Entrüstung' (outrage) often appears with verbs such as 'auslösen' (to trigger), 'hervorrufen' (to evoke), or 'sorgen für' (to cause).
Die plötzliche Preiserhöhung sorgte für große Entrüstung bei den Kunden.
The sudden price increase caused great outrage among customers.
To indicate the reason for the outrage, the preposition 'über' (about/over) is used with the accusative.
Die Entrüstung über das Verhalten des Managers war im ganzen Team spürbar.
The outrage over the manager's behavior was noticeable throughout the whole team.
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Empörung and Entrüstung both refer to strong anger about something considered unjust or immoral. Entrüstung usually sounds more elevated and carries a stronger personal moral judgment, while Empörung is more broadly applicable and can also refer to public reactions. Entrüstung is therefore often used in formal, especially judgmental statements.
In einer offiziellen Stellungnahme äußerte der Sprecher seine Entrüstung über den Betrug.
In an official statement, the spokesperson expressed his outrage about the fraud.
In sozialen Medien äußerten viele Menschen ihre Empörung über den Betrug.
Many people expressed their outrage about the fraud on social media.
