Usage Note
Outrager means to cause grave moral offense; it is more formal and intense than offenser or vexer. Outragé (past participle used as adjective) describes someone who is indignant or deeply affronted. The related noun is outrage (m), which in law can mean contempt of court (outrage à magistrat).
Examples
"Ses paroles ont outragé toute l'assemblée."
Natural Translation
His words outraged the entire assembly.
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