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indignation

/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun C2
  1. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice. (countable, uncountable) · He protested in indignation.
  2. A self-righteous anger or disgust. (countable, uncountable)

Plural indignations

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A murmur, or rather storm, of indignation burst from all parts of the assembly.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1055 · C1
He moved about in so utterly ridiculous a manner that the Beasts, in a fit of indignation, set upon him with clubs and drove him out of the assembly.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 89 · B2
Rachel undauntedly, head up, eyes blazing, hands clenched, passionate indignation exhaling from her like an atmosphere.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 65 · C1
The deep glow of indignation suffused the cheeks of Dantès.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 180 · C1

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