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  1. Righteous indignation

    Righteous indignation is typically a reactive emotion of anger over mistreatment, insult, or malice of another. It is akin to what is called the sense of injustice. In some Christian doctrines, righteous anger is considered the only form of anger which is not sinful, e.g., when Jesus drove the money lenders out of the temple (Gospel of Matthew 21).

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  1. righteous indignation

    Righteous indignation refers to a feeling of anger or moral outrage that is considered justified and moral. It typically arises when one witnesses or experiences injustice, cruelty, or wrongdoing, and feels compelled to express strong disapproval or take action to rectify the situation. This anger is often fueled by a sense of righteousness and a commitment to fairness and justice.

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  1. Righteous indignation

    Righteous indignation is typically a reactive emotion of anger over perceived mistreatment, insult, or malice. It is akin to what is called the sense of injustice. In some Christian doctrines, righteous indignation is considered the only form of anger which is not sinful, e.g., when Jesus drove the money lenders out of the temple..

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. righteous indignation

    1. Hate that scorches like hell, but which the possessor thinks proves he is right. 2. Your own wrath as opposed to the shocking bad temper of others.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of righteous indignation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of righteous indignation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of righteous indignation in a Sentence

  1. Nina Turner:

    He has a righteous indignation, the same fire in the belly that I have, when he came to Cleveland State University he said to a majority white crowd that as the next President he would work to eradicate institutional racism. He has a boldness that the party needs.


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