become angry

VERB

blow up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erupt

WEAK

become enraged go off the deep end hit the roof lose control lose temper rage rave

Antonyms

WEAK

be calm deflate ignore let go let out shrink shrivel

Example Sentences

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The father said his son had become angry and called police, accusing the father of theft.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

However, once the reality of their new role sets in, the employees become angry and confused.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2023

"Then it all ended, so suddenly. Now the young people have become angry about the coup."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

A person can feel isolated and become angry.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2022

If they helped Pompey Caesar might become angry.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby