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Anger Slammed People Jan Express Growing Frustration Young
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(noun) |
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BrE / ˈæŋɡə(r) / NAmE / ˈæŋɡər / |
Example |
- jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
- many people never really express any anger.
- the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people
- he was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
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anger(noun)BrE / ˈæŋɡə(r) / NAmE / ˈæŋɡər / - the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
- Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
- Many people never really express any anger.
- the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people
- He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
Extra Examples- Children express their anger in various ways.
- Children give vent to their anger in various ways.
- Hank stood up, his anger rising.
- He had walked out in a moment of anger.
- He raised his voice in anger.
- He slammed the door in a fit of anger.
- He tried to channel his anger into political activism.
- Her anger subsided as quickly as it had flared up.
- His eyes were filled with anger.
- His face was flushed with anger.
- His joy soon turned to anger when he heard the full story.
- His words fuelled her anger.
- His words only served to fuel her anger.
- I felt a sudden anger at his suggestion.
- It is not healthy to suppress your anger.
- Much of the public’s anger was directed at the government.
- She felt a brief flash of anger.
- She was trembling with anger.
- The anger drained from his face.
- There is much anger over plans to close the hospital.
- You could probably benefit from anger management classes.
- her anger towards her parents
- her feelings of anger against the murderer
- mounting anger among teachers and parents
- I am acutely aware of the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people.
- Jan slammed the door in anger.
Word Origin- Middle English: from Old Norse angr ‘grief’, angra ‘vex’. The original use was in the Old Norse senses; current senses date from late Middle English.
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