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be angry

VERB

bristle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bridle fume seethe

STRONG

boil flare rage rise ruffle spit swell

WEAK

be infuriated be maddened blow up boil over flare up get one's dander up see red stand on end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy

VERB

burn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blaze boil rage

STRONG

bristle desire fume lust seethe simmer smoulder tingle yearn

WEAK

be aroused be inflamed be passionate be stirred up breathe fire eat up

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike dread

VERB

simmer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bubble burn churn ferment rage seethe stew stir warm

STRONG

cook effervesce fizz fret fricassee fume parboil smart sparkle

WEAK

be agitated be tense be uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy cool

STRONG

soothe

WEAK

freeze

Example Sentences

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One of the hardest things as a parent whose child is not sleeping is how furious you can get at 4 a.m., even though you know you shouldn’t be angry, because they’re just a baby.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Mick Cronin just seems to be angry all the time prowling the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The former official said a top Noem aide told them the governor would be angry if Yoho’s company didn’t win the contract.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2025

But Cumpanasoiu was said to be angry at one stage at her not earning enough.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

People will be hungry and they will be cold and they will be angry.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

be angry

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