outrance
/ˈaʊtrɑns/; /ˈaʊtræns/Definitions
1. noun
an extreme degree of something, such as anger or pain
“The actress’s portrayal of the tragic heroine’s final outrance was breathtakingly emotional.”
2. noun
an extreme act or instance of something, such as violence
“The police were called to the scene to contain the outrance of vandalism.”
3. noun
the act of going beyond normal limits, especially in a violent or extreme way
“The government was criticized for its outrance of force in quelling the protests.”
4. noun
the act of being beyond control or restraint, especially in a violent or extreme way
“The riot was characterized by an outrance of fury and anger.”
5. verb
to act or behave in a violent or extreme way
“The crowd outranced the security guards, causing chaos and destruction.”