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indigner

outrage, make indignant

verb an-dee-NYEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin 'indignari' (consider unworthy)

Usage Note

Indigner is most often used reflexively — s'indigner de quelque chose means to be outraged or indignant about something. The adjective indigné means indignant and the noun l'indignation means indignation. The 2010 manifesto Indignez-vous! by Stéphane Hessel popularised the word in political discourse.

Examples

"Cette injustice l'a profondément indigné."

Natural Translation

This injustice deeply outraged him.

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