indignation meeting

indignation meeting

An indignation meeting is being held in the town square.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A public protest assembly: "indignation meeting" refers to a gathering of people organized to express strong displeasure, anger, or moral outrage about a particular issue, event, or decision. The word "indignation" means anger provoked by something perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The community held an indignation meeting to protest the new factory's pollution. (A public gathering expressing strong anger about environmental harm.)
    • After the unfair layoffs, workers called an indignation meeting outside the company headquarters. (A formal protest assembly against perceived injustice.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to call an indignation meeting": to organize or convene such a protest gathering.

    • The student union called an indignation meeting to demand better campus safety. (They organized a public expression of outrage.)

  • "to hold an indignation meeting": to conduct the assembly.

    • The residents held an indignation meeting in the town square to denounce the new tax law. (They conducted a protest gathering.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Indignation (n): anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

    • His indignation at the corruption was evident. (His strong anger was clear.)

  • Meeting (n): a gathering of people for a specific purpose.

    • The meeting lasted two hours. (The assembly took two hours.)
Synonyms
  • Protest rally: a public gathering to express opposition.
  • Demonstration: a public show of group feeling, often political.
  • Outrage assembly: a meeting to express strong moral anger (less common).
Related Idioms

  • "To vent one's indignation": to express one's anger openly.

    • At the indignation meeting, many speakers vented their indignation over the new policy. (They expressed their anger loudly.)

  • "To be up in arms": to be very angry and ready to protest.

    • The citizens were up in arms, which led to an indignation meeting. (They were extremely angry and organized a protest.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • "To meet in indignation": to gather specifically to express anger.
    • The teachers met in indignation over the budget cuts. (They gathered to protest angrily.)