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anger

[ang-ger] / ˈæŋ gər /
NOUN
state of being mad, annoyed
Synonyms
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acrimony animosity annoyance antagonism displeasure enmity exasperation fury hatred impatience indignation ire irritation outrage passion rage resentment temper violence
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chagrin choler conniption dander disapprobation distemper gall huff infuriation irascibility irritability miff peevishness petulance pique rankling soreness stew storm tantrum tiff umbrage vexation
WEAK
blow up cat fit hissy fit ill humor ill temper slow burn
Antonyms
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calm calmness cheer comfort delight ease glee good will happiness joy kindness liking love peace pleasure
WEAK
agreeability contentment enjoyment good nature pleasantness
VERB
make someone mad; become mad
Synonyms
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aggravate annoy antagonize arouse displease embitter enrage exacerbate exasperate excite incense inflame infuriate irritate offend outrage provoke rankle rile
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acerbate affront agitate bait boil bristle burn chafe craze cross fret gall goad madden miff nettle pique rant rave ruffle seethe stew tempt umbrage vex
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blow up boil over burn up egg on get mad get on one's nerves lose one's temper make sore raise hell steam up stir up
Antonyms
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aid alleviate appease bore calm comfort compose delight help lull make happy pacify placate please quiet soothe tranquilize
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assist be happy discourage mollify
WEAK
forbear

Example Sentences

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Jane Wickline expressed her anger at people caring that she’s always late in a funny musical rant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"Many people in the community are feeling a mix of sadness, anger, and loss, and I have no intention of adding judgment to anyone."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The mass shooting has sparked national soul-searching about antisemitism and widespread anger over the failure to shield Jewish Australians from harm.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In China, anger at Japan is widespread and runs deep.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There was anger in his voice, although I knew he was trying to stay calm because of his guest.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu