Definitions

anger

[ang-ger] / ˈæŋ gər /

NOUN

state of being mad, annoyed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

aggravate annoy antagonize arouse displease embitter enrage exacerbate exasperate excite incense inflame infuriate irritate offend outrage provoke rankle rile

STRONG

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

STRONGEST

aid alleviate appease bore calm comfort compose delight help lull make happy pacify placate please quiet soothe tranquilize

STRONG

assist be happy discourage mollify

WEAK

forbear

Example Sentences

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Anger at the exam mishandling has been channelled by the newly-founded satirical "Cockroach People's Party", which has won millions of followers on social media since its launch in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The 1995 album, which has sold more than 22 million copies, also included songs Don't Look Back in Anger and Some Might Say.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He joined Eminem on the Anger Management Tour in the 2000s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Anger won’t solve our problems; it will only cause more.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

Anger suddenly filled me, constricting my air passages, pressing my nostrils shut.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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