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become irate

VERB
lose one's temper
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The starstruck admirer would invariably become irate and storm off.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

In the lawsuit, she said Mr Combs had become irate while trying to track down her friend, because he was worried she would inform "the girl he was with at the time".

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

The hit caused Stewart to become irate and try to go after James a few times.

From Fox News • Nov. 25, 2021

You could probably understand that it might take him some time to adjust to this habit of yours, but he should NOT become irate or lash out at you when this happens.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2021

When the suggestion is made they become irate, and excitedly ask, What could we do?

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John