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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
WEAK
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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There are some stirrings in the public discourse that suggests the existence of a deep, untapped well of anger at the hyper-rich.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Gritting her teeth, Margaret told the BBC she felt "instant anger" when she saw the posts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I haven’t allowed the things that happen in my head — whether it’s fear or anger or guilt — to get in the way of a good decision or an opportunity for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The need to bend people to one’s will with raised voices and anger is not a quality one should seek or appreciate in a partner.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

My anger at Anna May for not showing up for my fashion show had faded, overshadowed by the queasiness of guilt.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu