plural angers
Definition of anger
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism (see antagonism sense 1b)
You could hear the anger in his voice. She found it hard to control her anger. His mind had teemed with a hundred hurts and angers.— Irving Wallace
2
: a threatening or violent appearance or state : rage sense 2
the sea's anger Suddenly it was swept by a strong gust of wind … . New thunder, new anger came rolling over their heads.— Rita Madocs
anger
verbDefinition of anger (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make (someone) angry
He was angered by the decision.
: to become angry
a man who angers easily
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The first known use of anger was in the 14th century
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