Usage Note
Empörung describes a strong moral indignation — the feeling that something is not just unpleasant but wrong and unjust. Empörung auslösen (to trigger outrage) is very common in media contexts.
Examples
"Die Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters löste lautstarke Empörung auf den Rängen aus."
Natural Translation
The referee's decision triggered loud indignation in the stands.
Literal Translation
The decision of-the referee triggered loud indignation in the stands.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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