Meaning & Definition of word "Anger"

Anger

/ˈæŋɡər/

1. A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
- Example: Her anger was evident when she learned about the unfair treatment.
2. The expression of this feeling; wrath.
- Example: He couldn't contain his anger during the heated argument.
3. A state of intense emotional agitation.
- Example: The anger he felt was overwhelming after the betrayal.

1. To make someone angry.
- Example: The unjust decision angered the entire community.
2. To provoke someone to a feeling of anger.
- Example: His constant teasing angered her more than she expected.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'angr' meaning sorrow, grief.

fit of anger:

A sudden episode of intense anger.

to take out one's anger:

To express one's anger on someone or something.

angry at:

Feeling or showing strong displeasure towards someone or something.

enrage:

To cause someone to become extremely angry.

anger management:

A type of therapy designed to help people control their anger.

angry:

Feeling or showing anger.

Meaning: blowing a gasket

Example Sentence: He was blowing a gasket when he found out he lost the game.

Meaning: seeing red

Example Sentence: I was seeing red after I got cut off in traffic.

Meaning: hot under the collar

Example Sentence: She got hot under the collar when criticized in front of her colleagues.