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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Outrage \Out"rage\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outragen; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Outraging.] [F. outrager. See Outrage, n.]
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   1. To commit outrage upon; to subject to outrage; to treat
      with violence or excessive abuse.
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            Base and insolent minds outrage men when they have
            hope of doing it without a return.    --Atterbury.
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            This interview outrages all decency.  --Broome.
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   2. Specifically, to violate; to commit an indecent assault
      upon (a female).
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   3. To cause to become very angry; as, the burning of the flag
      outraged the small conservative town.
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