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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The planned walkout was expected to dwarf a 2024 strike that drew about 6,000 workers, as anger flares among staff over how the company distributes its massive profits from an artificial intelligence-fuelled boom.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Because amid frustration and anger, booksellers support learning, organizing and respite.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Parents have acted with surprise and anger that dedicated school buses for Brixham College will cease at the end of the academic year.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At the precipice of an odyssey that will challenge the half-lives they’ve lived so far, the sisters’ anger is palpable.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

A hint of sadness floats across Zara’s eyes before it’s replaced with anger.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

anger

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