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Word anger
WordType (noun)
Phonetic 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 /
  1. 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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