Contempt and Outrage

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

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Outrage and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outrage" instead a noun "Contempt".

Outrage noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.

Usage example: the actress could barely contain her outrage at being passed over for an Oscar yet again

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Contempt and outrage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Outrage".

equal	equal contempt	equal outrage
similar	similar contempt	similar outrage
public	public contempt	public outrage
certain	certain contempt	certain outrage
Other adjectives: utter, genuine, sheer, open, obvious, actual, real, constant, massive, great, absolute, general, universal, immense, growing.

Fan reaction ranged from bemusement to contempt and outrage.

Source: Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male

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