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Webster 1913 Edition
Indignation
1.
The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence.
Shak.
Indignation
expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another. Cogan.
When Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of
indignation
against Mordecai. Esther v. 9.
Webster 1828 Edition
Indignation
INDIGNA'TION
,Noun.
1.
Anger or extreme anger, mingled with contempt, disgust or abhorrence. When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai. Esth.5.
2.
The anger of a superior; extreme anger; particularly, the wrath of God against sinful men for their ingratitude and rebellion. 2 Kings.3.3.
The effects of anger; the dreadful effects of God's wrath; terrible judgments. Is.26.4.
Holy displeasure at one's self for sin. 2 Cor. 7.Definition 2024
indignation
indignation
English
Noun
indignation (countable and uncountable, plural indignations)
- An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
- A self-righteous anger or disgust.
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Translations
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice
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self-righteous anger or disgust
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