Definition of IRED

Synonyms & Antonyms for ire

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Noun

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Noun

anger, ire, rage, fury, indignation, wrath mean an intense emotional state induced by displeasure. anger, the most general term, names the reaction but by itself does not convey cause or intensity. tried to hide his anger ire, more frequent in literary contexts, suggests an intense anger, often with an evident display of feeling. cheeks flushed with ire rage and fury suggest loss of self-control from violence of emotion. shook with rage could not contain his fury indignation stresses righteous anger at what one considers unfair, mean, or shameful. a comment that caused general indignation wrath is likely to suggest a desire or intent to punish or get revenge. I feared her wrath if I was discovered

Examples of ire in a Sentence

Noun He directed his ire at the coworkers who reported the incident. the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun As more companies and their leaders have spoken out on the issue in recent weeks, their stands have drawn the ire of Republican state and federal legislators who say companies are miscasting the matter and shouldn’t act as shadow lawmakers. — Emily Glazer, WSJ, "CEOs Plan New Push on Voting Legislation," 11 Apr. 2021 Harris’s lack of a visit to the border or holding a press conference on the issue has sparked the ire of Republicans, with many sounding off on social media. — Emma Colton, Washington Examiner, "White House defends Kamala Harris's trip to Chicago bakery amid criticisms she hasn't yet visited border," 7 Apr. 2021 The United States’ unilateral negotiations with the Taliban have drawn ire from Afghan negotiators, who see the side discussions as a distraction from the broader peace talks. — New York Times, "U.S. Looks to Build on Secret Portions of Taliban Deal to Reduce Violence," 4 Apr. 2021 But that's drawn the ire of some in the state's disability community, who say they are now being unfairly made to compete with millions for appointments that are usually gone in minutes. — Brieanna J. Frank, The Arizona Republic, "Some disabled Arizonans upset with state opening COVID-19 vaccine to all ages before them," 26 Mar. 2021 Jutting into chaparral and other scrublands, the development proposals have drawn the ire of environmental groups concerned about habitat destruction, wildfire and greenhouse gas emissions from long car trips. — Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, "AG Becerra joins lawsuits against San Diego housing projects, citing wildfire risks," 17 Mar. 2021 The speed with which the proposal has move forward has drawn the ire of a few board members. — James T. Norman, chicagotribune.com, "What Lake County residents need to know about proposed 4 cents per gallon gas tax," 8 Mar. 2021 The relief package also includes a $15 federal minimum wage hike, which the Senate parliamentarian already ruled against and has drawn the ire of moderate senators like Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). — Jacob Siegal, BGR, "$1,400 stimulus checks could start going out soon, but here’s what needs to happen first," 1 Mar. 2021 The existence of the committee itself has sparked ire. — Nic Garcia, Dallas News, "Despite critics, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins remains steadfast on COVID response," 31 Dec. 2020

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