indignation

indignation
/in'dig nay"sheuhn/, n.
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
[1325-75; ME indignacio(u)n < L indignation- (s. of indignatio), equiv. to indignat(us) ptp. of indignari to be indignant, take offense + -ion- -ION; see INDIGNANT]
Syn. resentment, exasperation, wrath, ire, choler. See anger.
Ant. calm.

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