empören
Translation
to outrage, to scandalize, to be indignant
Examples
Sein Verhalten empörte alle Anwesenden.
His behaviour outraged everyone present.
Die Bürger empören sich über die neuen Steuern.
The citizens are outraged about the new taxes.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((über+4)) empören to be outraged about sth. People are outraged about the corruption.
((j-n)) empören to outrage sb. Your lie outraged me.
Similar Words
aufregen (to upset), entrüsten (to outrage); Antonym: beruhigen (to calm)
Etymology
From the prefix 'em-' (intensive) and a root related to 'empor' (upwards). It signifies emotions rising up.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone getting so angry their hair stands up ('empor' = up).