angers

[an-jerz, ang-gerz, ahn-zhey] / ˈæn dʒərz, ˈæŋ gərz, ɑ̃ˈʒeɪ /

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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state of being mad, annoyed n.
make someone mad; become mad v.

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 mad 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

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angers

The wrinkle that angers buyers is that by event time, comparable replacement tickets on StubHub can cost significantly more than the customer originally paid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

It is a decision which still angers Liverpool fans.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026

That’s what angers Frey the most about the release of “Critical Incident.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026

His videos and speeches speak directly to young adults, and that’s what angers Amanda the most.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2025

It came from the surly angers of Gawaine, the fripperies of Mordred, and the sarcasms of Agravaine.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White