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Another word for anger

Noun

  1. A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility

    2. See also:

    feelings

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Another word for anger

Verb

  1. To arouse (someone) to anger

    2. Antonyms:

  2. To become angry

    3. See also:

    rage

    fume

Synonym Study

  • Wrath implies deep indignation expressing itself in a desire to punish or get revenge
  • Ire , chiefly a literary word, suggests a show of great anger in acts, words, looks, etc.
  • Fury implies a frenzied rage that borders on madness
  • Rage suggests a violent outburst of anger in which self-control is lost
  • Indignation implies righteous anger aroused by what seems unjust, mean, or insulting
  • Anger is broadly applicable to feelings of resentful or revengeful displeasure
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Sentence Examples

  • I took all my frustration and anger out on you.

  • Dusty echoed, anger burning through him.

  • He grabbed her shoulders, pulling her roughly against him and kissed her lips in a demanding way that roused more anger than anything else.

  • Even as she thought it, she knew her anger had nothing to do with their heritage.

  • Inside, he was burning with anger at the reminder.

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