English–German

“outrage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛmˈpøːʁʊŋ/

Example

Die Empörung über das Urteil war groß.

There was great outrage over the verdict.

Illustration for Empörung (outrage)

How to say “outrage” in German

“Outrage” in German is Empörung.

A public wave of anger and condemnation directed at a perceived wrong.

Full entry for Empörung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Empörung

Seine Politik stieß auf Empörung.

His policy met with outrage.

Tips for using Empörung

  • Empörung is feminine: die Empörung, with the plural die Empörungen.

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