EMOTION THESAURUS

INDIGNATION



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DEFINITION:
Strong displeasure due to real or perceived unfairness or injustice

SIMILAR EMOTIONS:

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
The head snapping back
Gaping
Expelling an audible yet cut-off breath
Becoming momentarily speechless
Asking the person to repeat what they said
Attempting to shame the other party: "Did you just do what I think you did?"
Shock causing one's eyes to widen or bulge
The face slowly reddening as the unjust words or actions sink in
Taking a half-step back
Flinching
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INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
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MENTAL RESPONSES:
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CUES OF ACUTE OR LONG TERM INDIGNATION:
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MAY ESCALATE TO:
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CUES OF SUPPRESSED INDIGNATION:
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MAY DE-ESCALATE TO:
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ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS:
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