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anger

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæŋɡɚ/ · UK /ˈæŋɡə/

Forms: angered

anger means: A strong feeling that something is wrong or unfair, which can make you want to shout or hurt someone.

noun

STRONG DISPLEASUREB1

A strong feeling that something is wrong or unfair, which can make you want to shout or hurt someone.

  • His anger was clear.
  • She struggled to control her anger.
  • There was widespread anger over the new charges.

How to use it: anger at someone/something (He expressed anger at the decision.); anger over something (There was anger over the school’s closure.)

Similar words: rage, fury

Opposites: calm

Common phrases: anger at someone, anger over something, express anger

verb

MAKE ANGRYB2

To make someone feel strongly upset because something seems wrong or unfair.

  • His rude words angered me.
  • The decision has angered local residents.
  • It angers her when people waste food.

Similar words: infuriate, enrage

Opposites: pacify

Common phrases: anger someone, easily anger someone, anger local residents, anger the public

Questions about anger

What does anger mean?

A strong feeling that something is wrong or unfair, which can make you want to shout or hurt someone.

What is anger in other languages?

Türkçe: öfke · Español: ira · Français: colère · Deutsch: Wut · Italiano: rabbia · 日本語: 怒り

How do you pronounce anger?

In American English /ˈæŋɡɚ/; in British English /ˈæŋɡə/.

How do you use anger in a sentence?

His anger was clear. She struggled to control her anger.

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