Outrage
Outrage noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Provocation and outrage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Outrage".
Provocation
Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Outrage and provocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Outrage" instead a noun "Provocation".
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Provocation and Outrage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/outrage/provocation
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