Meaning & Definition of word "Ire"
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Ire
/aɪər/
noun:
- 1. Intense anger; rage.
- Example: His ire was evident as he confronted the team about the poor performance.
- 2. A strong feeling of displeasure.
- Example: The decision to cut funding sparked widespread ire among the community.
- 3. Fury or indignation.
- Example: She felt a surge of ire when she learned about the unfair treatment of her colleague.
Etymology
From Middle English 'ire', from Latin 'ira'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
raise one's ire:
to provoke someone's anger
in a fit of ire:
in a sudden burst of anger
cool someone's ire:
to calm someone's anger
Related Words
irate:
feeling or characterized by great anger.
irascible:
having a tendency to be easily angered.
Slang Meanings of ire
Meaning: pissed off
Example Sentence: He was really pissed off when he found out.
Meaning: ticked off
Example Sentence: She was ticked off about missing the meeting.