The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OUTRAGING
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What does OUTRAGING mean?
OUTRAGING verb- To cause or commit an outrage upon; to treat with violence or abuse.
- To violate; to rape (a female).
- To rage in excess of.
- The committing of an outrage.