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anger

anger

∞ 1.0
A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
  • noun
  • /ˈæŋɡər/
: enojo
  • After being unfairly treated, he couldn't hide his anger any longer.
  • express anger
  • vent anger
  • provoke anger

So we don't want to rely on anger as an ally.

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Examples

Synonyms

rage
vsanger
433 3.4

A very strong feeling of anger you cannot control

is a strong feeling that may be less uncontrollable or violent
frustration
vsanger
388 2.5

A feeling of anger or annoyance when you cannot get what you want

is the strong feeling regardless of being blocked or failing to achieve things
resentment
vsanger
143 4.2

A long, strong feeling of anger toward someone who treated you unfairly

is a strong feeling that may be less deep or bitter than this
wrath
vsanger
  • Literature
143 6.8

A very strong anger that wants revenge

is the strong feeling without the usual sense of vengeance
fury
vsanger
102 4.6

Very strong anger that makes someone act violently or shout

is a strong feeling not necessarily violent or extremely forceful
bitterness
vsanger
76 3.4

A strong feeling of anger and hurt toward someone

is a strong feeling but not necessarily a lasting harsh attitude
indignation
vsanger
36 5.5

Anger you feel when someone treats you unfairly

is a strong feeling not limited to reactions to unfairness
ire
vsanger
  • Formal
24 7.9

Strong anger you feel when someone does something unfair

is a general strong feeling rather than this very intense form
choler
vsanger
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A sudden strong feeling of anger that makes you speak or act harshly

is a general strong feeling without the old medical or humorous sense
gall
vsanger
1 7.4

A deep bitter anger you feel after being hurt

is a general strong feeling, not always directed at a specific person's actions
angriness
vsanger
1 2.8

A strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

is a particularly strong feeling rather than a neutral state
ira
vsanger
  • Formal
1 9.9

A very strong anger caused by a real or imagined wrong, seen as a sin in religion

is a strong feeling without the specific religious sin framing
infuriation
vsanger
1 7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is the strong feeling but not necessarily tied to impatience
furiousness
vsanger
1 5.8

A very strong anger or violent force that shows in actions

is a strong feeling that may be intense but not always violent
enragement
vsanger
7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is the general strong feeling, not focused on impatience

Antonyms

724 1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

26 2.1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life

Idioms

7.5

To stop yourself from showing angry feelings

Compounds

Strong anger that stays inside someone for a long time

How Angry

rage
433 3.4
outrage
188 3.7
anger
∞ 1.0
annoyance
24 2.8
irritation
30 3.6

Surface Forms

anger singular
angers plural

Etymology

Anger comes from an old Norse and Old English word angr/angor meaning 'sorrow' or 'trouble', and it is the same root as angry. So anger is like an inner pain or trouble that turns into a strong upset.