Anger

/ˈæŋɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.

Her anger was evident when she learned about the unfair treatment.

The expression of this feeling; wrath.

He couldn't contain his anger during the heated argument.

A state of intense emotional agitation.

The anger he felt was overwhelming after the betrayal.

verb

To make someone angry.

The unjust decision angered the entire community.

To provoke someone to a feeling of anger.

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.

blowing a gasket

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

seeing red

I was seeing red after I got cut off in traffic.

hot under the collar

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