😡anger

noun
/ˈæŋɡər/

Meaning

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example Sentences

He couldn't control his anger after the argument.

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

Example Expressions

fit of anger

Synonyms

rage, fury, irritation, resentment, wrath
Entry 1
rage, fury, irritation, resentment, wrath
Entry 2
rage, fury, wrath, irritation

Antonyms

calm, peace, happiness, calmness, serenity
Entry 1
calm, peace, happiness
Entry 2
calmness, peace, serenity

Collocations

express anger, control anger, suppress anger, anger management, burst of anger
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express anger, control anger, suppress anger, anger management
Entry 2
express anger, control anger, burst of anger

More Example Sentences

They act like strangers after the argument.

She failed to control her anger eventually.

He warned her not to trust strangers easily.

I learned not to trust strangers too quickly.

They learned not to trust strangers over time.

She was amazed to receive help from strangers.

He was surprised to find support from strangers.

I was surprised to receive a gift from a stranger.

He succeeded in controlling his anger the second time.

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at while the other passengers wait patiently and one of them draws a small map on paper so the tourist can walk the last few blocks and arrive at his hotel safely feeling grateful for the unexpected kindness of strangers in a new place.

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