anger Definition
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Using anger: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His constant lateness filled her with anger.
Example
The news of the scandal sparked public anger.
Example
She couldn't hide her anger at the unfair treatment.
anger Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anger
- ire
- outrage
- wrath
- fury
- rage
Antonyms for anger
- calm
- peace
- serenity
Phrases with anger
lose one's temper
to become very angry and lose control of one's emotions
Example
He lost his temper when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
fly into a rage
to suddenly become extremely angry
Example
She flew into a rage when she found out he had lied to her.
see red
to become very angry
Example
I saw red when I heard what he had done.
Origins of anger
from Old Norse 'angr'
Summary: anger in Brief
'Anger' [ˈæŋɡər] is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It can be triggered by various situations, such as unfair treatment or constant lateness. Phrases like 'lose one's temper,' 'fly into a rage,' and 'see red' describe different ways of expressing anger. 'Anger' has formal synonyms like 'ire' and 'outrage,' and informal ones like 'mad' and 'pissed off.'
