Anger is a word for strong displeasurea feeling of not liking something; mild unhappiness or annoyance or the feeling that comes after being hurt, insultedoffended by rude words or disrespectful treatment, or treated unfairlyin a way that is not just or equal. It can also be a verb meaning to make someone angry or to become angry.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈæŋɡər/
Easy pronunciation: ANG-ger (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Noun sense: the state of being angry.
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Anger Meaning
the feeling of being mad or upset
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being angry
Example: She tried to stay calm, but her anger was obvious.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- angriness — Direct synonym for the state of being angry.
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Other Meanings of Anger
Meaning 2
to cause someone to feel angry
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make angry
Example: The news angered him.
Meaning 3
to start feeling angry
Part of speech: verb
Definition: become angry
Example: He angers easily.
Meaning 4
a strong feeling of resentment or displeasure about a wrong
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Example: The statement was filled with anger at the injustice.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- choler — Old-fashioned or literary synonym for intense anger.
- ire — Literary synonym for anger or displeasure.
Meaning 5
violent or wrathful anger, especially in religious or literary language
Part of speech: noun
Definition: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Example: The old text warned against anger and wrath.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- ira — Literary or Latin-based synonym for wrathful anger.
- ire — Can fit this elevated sense of anger, but is less specific than wrath.
- wrath — Strong, formal synonym for fierce anger.
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Anger Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- angriness
strong emotion or grievance-based anger
- choler
- ire
wrathful or deadly-sin sense
- ira
- ire
- wrath
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the noun anger with the verb anger.
- Do not use literary words like ire, choler, or wrath as everyday replacements in casual speech.
- Anger and angriness are close, but anger is far more common in normal English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does anger mean?
Anger usually means the feeling of being mad, upset, or offended. It can also mean to make someone feel that way, or to become angry.
What is the most common meaning of anger?
The most common meaning is the noun: the state of being angry.
What are the best synonyms for anger?
For the common noun sense, the best synonym in the supplied data is angriness. For stronger or more literary senses, ire, choler, and wrath can work in the right context.
Is anger a noun or a verb?
It can be both. As a noun, it means the feeling of being angry. As a verb, it means to make angry or to become angry.
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