as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
managed to stifle his anger when the receptionist put him on hold for the third time
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as in to infuriate
to make angry
it's virtually impossible to anger Mrs. Peterson—she's the most easygoing person I've ever known
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Recent Examples of anger
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The messages, some of which accused the BBC’s output of being favorable towards Israel, were leaked amid internal anger about the corporation scrapping the documentary, Gaza: Doctors Under Attack.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
She was angered by Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and the Marines.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Noun
When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The messages, some of which accused the BBC’s output of being favorable towards Israel, were leaked amid internal anger about the corporation scrapping the documentary, Gaza: Doctors Under Attack.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Verb
Joining Israel's fight with Iran would anger MAGA hardliners and drive a wedge between them and establishment Republicans who want Tehran to end its push to develop nuclear weapons.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
She was angered by Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and the Marines.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anger
Noun
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Daley huffed and puffed with red-faced indignation, even threatening a lawsuit over the intent of an NFL team to whisk Chicago’s proud name off to the northwest suburbs and stomp into suburban soil.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The Austrian government responded with indignation, claiming that the Americans had given them no notice.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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His unwillingness to compromise made the restaurant unfeasibly expensive to run, infuriating his investor, family friend Uncle Jimmy (a.k.a.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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In an environment where virality often outperforms veracity, the temptation rises: optimize for engagement, lean into outrage and co-opt the aesthetic of authenticity without accountability.—
ByLyric Mandell,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Months of arrests in Charlotte ICE has been making increasingly public arrests in Mecklenburg County over the last several months, stoking fear and outrage.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
Verb
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That’s likely to ignite further anger from Democrats, who are enraged after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed on the floor after being forcefully removed from a Thursday press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in LA.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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His budget-cutting work for the Trump administration enraged many former Musk/Tesla fans, slashing the appeal of a once high-flying brand.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Emotionally intelligent people don't unleash their rage like this.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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In rage and disbelief, Gi-hun mourned the death of his friend and wailed with grief as masked soldiers apprehended him.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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If your idea of patience looks like being endlessly agreeable, never getting annoyed, and staying calm through any inconvenience….—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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We get used to it quickly, and will be annoyed when it is replaced.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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And he is compelled by a righteous fury to warn others of his son’s dark path to self-annihilation.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Israel, in its fury, decimated Hamas and wiped out its leadership—including Sinwar—and also killed tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Esper incurred Trump’s wrath for urging restraint in deploying the military against protesters.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Most of the field wasn’t as pleased as Spaun as many of the tournament’s biggest names and the world’s best players felt Oakmont’s wrath early and often.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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“Anger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anger. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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