ira
9.9
A very strong anger caused by a real or imagined wrong, seen as a sin in religion
- noun
- /ˈɪrə/
- Formal
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ira
- The documentary explored how ira can lead to destructive behavior in people who feel wronged.
Examples
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In literature, the character's ira often serves as a catalyst for the unfolding drama.
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-Ira!
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On ira, ce sera...
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Ça ira ?
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After the unfair penalty was called, his ira was evident as he shouted at the referee.
Synonyms
anger
vsira
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1.0
A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
is a violent, morally condemned reaction rather than a general emotion
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6.8
A very strong anger that wants revenge
is a violent, morally condemned fury seen as a deadly sin caused by wrong
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7.9
Strong anger you feel when someone does something unfair
is harsher, violent fury viewed as sinful response to real or perceived wrong
Antonyms
Compounds
Roth IRA
- Specialized
5
5.1
A US retirement account you pay tax on now and can take out money later without paying tax
Provisional IRA
- NSFW
8.8
An armed Irish group that used violence to fight British troops in Northern Ireland and unite Ireland
How Angry
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ira comes from Latin ira, which means 'anger'. It gave English words like ire and irate, so ira names the deep, often sinful anger pictured in Christian tradition.