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anger
[ang-ger]
noun
a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
Synonyms: , , , ,Chiefly British Dialect.pain or smart, as of a sore.
Obsolete.grief; trouble.
verb (used with object)
to arouse anger or wrath in.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,Chiefly British Dialect.to cause to smart; inflame.
verb (used without object)
to become angry.
He angers with little provocation.
anger
/ ˈæŋɡə /
noun
a feeling of great annoyance or antagonism as the result of some real or supposed grievance; rage; wrath
verb
(tr) to make angry; enrage
Other Word Forms
- angerless adjective
- unangered adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of anger1
Word History and Origins
Origin of anger1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Immigration raids continuted to spark anxiety and anger over the weekend across Southern California.
But while extending large sites might be cheaper, the move is likely to anger local residents and refugee rights groups.
“It was the worst experience I ever felt,” Gavidia said, his voice shaking with anger as he spoke from the business Friday.
He noted that anger over the military’s repeated clashes with civilians helped stoke the flames that led to the Civil War.
But they have become a frequent sight in recent days, as anger has grown in response to viral videos of swift and violent apprehensions.
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When To Use
Anger is a human emotion that involves intense displeasure and aggression as a response to an aggravating event, as in My mother was filled with anger after she found out that I had snuck out to the party.The word anger is also used to mean to make someone feel anger or to begin to feel anger oneself, as in That grouchy old man next door angers easily. Anger also refers to making someone else feel anger, as in The disrespect shown by the new recruit angered the drill instructor.Anger is a strong human emotion, and you’ve likely experienced anger in your own life. If you have ever felt your heart pumping strongly and wanted to scream or punch a wall, you’ve felt anger. You might feel anger when someone insults you, takes something from you, hurts one of your loved ones, or does something that you really don’t like. Feeling anger is completely normal, although how you respond to anger can make a big difference.Angry is used to describe feeling anger, as in I try to avoid angry dogs.Example: The silly jester was an expert at calming the king’s anger.
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