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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
STRONG
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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In my time in Florida, I’d found a more complicated story, but down here, everyone had their theories, their longing for citrus nirvana, and their anger at the loss.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

As the initial feelings of anger and devastation at their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich subside, reality will begin to set in for Real Madrid's players.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Many people are numb or marinating in indignation and anger.

From Barron's • 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

I felt my face turn scarlet with anger.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu