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ind-ig-NAYSHUN/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/

Indignation is anger at something considered unfair or wrong: public indignation, righteous indignation. Indignant (already in the dictionary, C2) is the adjective; lobby anger does not rewrite a cap.

Meaning

Anger at something considered unfair or wrong.

Examples

• “Indignation in the lobby does not rewrite the occupancy cap.”
• “Anger is everyday. Outrage is hotter. A lobby is talk. A cap is a certificate. Keep the number; minute the protest if it still matters.”

Good to know

Anger at perceived unfairness. Adjective (C2): indignant. Lobby anger ≠ a rewritten cap.

Near in meaning

outrage

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