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The phrase "was outraged" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a past state of anger or indignation about a specific event or situation.
Example: "After hearing the news about the unfair treatment, she was outraged and demanded justice."
Alternatives: "was furious" or "was incensed."
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was outraged
verb
To cause or commit an outrage upon; to treat with violence or abuse.
Exact(56)
The country was outraged.
Hastert was outraged.
The state was outraged.
He was outraged.
Mack was outraged.
Ms. Cappello was outraged.
Yahoo! was outraged.
Similar(4)
People were outraged.
Americans were outraged.
Turkmen leaders were outraged.
Frankly, I'm outraged.
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