as in angry
feeling or showing anger
angered residents demanded to know why their street hadn't been plowed three days after the snowstorm
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as in infuriated
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 angered
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But his explanation seems to have failed to appease all of those angered by his actions.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo but apologizing to fans who were angered when the change was announced last week.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo but apologizing to fans who were angered when the change was announced last week.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
British music fest apologizes to Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers claim they were muted during their set for waving a flag, a move that angered the audience.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
He was told to write down the names of people who angered him the most and wish them the best.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Black and brown Californians angered at attempts to erase history, legacy and achievement under pretense of eliminating diversity and equity initiatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Robert Bianco, a longtime TV critic for USA Today, emphasized how strongly Levin supported him even when Bianco’s reviews angered Levin’s sources.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But his explanation seems to have failed to appease all of those angered by his actions.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo but apologizing to fans who were angered when the change was announced last week.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo but apologizing to fans who were angered when the change was announced last week.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
British music fest apologizes to Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers claim they were muted during their set for waving a flag, a move that angered the audience.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
He was told to write down the names of people who angered him the most and wish them the best.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Black and brown Californians angered at attempts to erase history, legacy and achievement under pretense of eliminating diversity and equity initiatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angered
Adjective
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One unbearable sequence has Chiang coming back angry in the middle of the day and suddenly raping Chuan in their bedroom.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In late July, centrist independent US Senator Angus King released a startlingly angry statement.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her son’s middling grades infuriated her.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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The announcement infuriated both Democratic and Republican officials in Colorado, which has a booming aerospace industry.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mistaken as the murderer, Mary is stoned and buried alive in a shallow grave by the enraged townspeople.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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An enraged Trump held up the attack as symptomatic of the deteriorating conditions in the capital, vowing to take drastic measures to restore the city to its former glory.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The court of public opinion would also be outraged.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, his bullpen management also has fans outraged.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The YouTuber Andrew Callaghan has been documenting off-kilter American politics since before the 2020 election, but the recent interview on his Channel 5 web show with an indignant Hunter Biden caught wide attention.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Hunter speaks with the indignant passion of someone who made nearly $1.5 million selling his art during his father’s campaign and the early years of his administration.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Keanu, still annoyed from the veto ceremony, talked to Ava Pearl in the HOH room and called Rachel a liar.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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This thrilled her base—and annoyed many casual listeners.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Allen leads Bills’ furious comeback After a fast start, the Bills’ offense had extreme difficulty getting things going downfield.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the worst losses from any team this season sparked reactions from furious Dodgers fans on social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, this particular squadron has a habit of driving their Handlers mad, as its leader, Shin, is known as the Undertaker.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Angered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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