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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The anger this move unleashed focuses primarily on the way it was handled rather than Microsoft’s right to make changes.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The move angered Apple and kicked off a years-long legal battle.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Struggling to fit in, Li meets and befriends classmate Mia (Sadie Stanley), which angers Mia’s aggressive karate-champ ex, Conor (Aramis Knight).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The anger this move unleashed focuses primarily on the way it was handled rather than Microsoft’s right to make changes.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
Target’s retreat created another backlash, with more customers angered by the retailer’s reduction of LGBTQ+-themed merchandise for Pride Month in June of 2023.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The move angered Apple and kicked off a years-long legal battle.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anger
Noun
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Editors’ Picks 36 Hours in Rome Living the Slop Life Image Some online commentators have expressed indignation about the online content, saying that the banter about a Catholic leader is offensive.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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As the film progresses, this wide-eyed curiosity shifts to righteous indignation, but these reactions are muddled by her feelings for Basem.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every child should be wanted for their own wonderful, infuriating, adorable self, just as every family should be supported by any government that wants to see this country flourish.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The wait has been infuriating, stretching the boundaries of trust and raising serious questions about what happened to millions of dollars raised toward the ostensible goal of creating a suitable tribute.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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After law enforcement officials expressed outrage that a man accused in the Hickory party shooting was allowed a bond Wednesday, a judge on Thursday revoked his bond in a prior shooting case.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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These Alabama sites are focused on history, not the outrage of the week from the White House.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Haredim’s widespread refusal to serve, and threats to topple the government during wartime, have enraged many Israelis, especially those who have served multiple rounds of reserve duty.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Still, from February 27th to March 19th, Guild did not receive therapy because an extension of his treatments needed to be approved by the V.A. Morgan watched, enraged, as Collins defended the V.A. cuts.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
12 June 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The comedy as a second-class sibling to the drama is a notion that has annoyed the people who make television comedies for years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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In some cases, that will be obvious: You’ll get annoyed by weird or loud noises and odors, notice your energy bill has skyrocketed, or spot signs of a leak.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
Noun
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But their fury was too easily co-opted by the few who want to wantonly destroy and used the cover of protest to do so.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This is in spite of fury from supporters of both clubs, who have faced great uncertainty and pressure to secure tickets.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Does that mean the nine California Republicans, all of whom voted last month for the tax and spending bill, could face his political wrath?—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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More to Read Voices Contributor: Once, international students feared Beijing’s wrath.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Anger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anger. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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