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
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In one of those realities (the actual one most of us are living in), a growing number of people across the political spectrum are angered, terrified and disgusted by actions being taken in their names by people and agencies which seem to have little or no accountability.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
But the exclusion of the rest of the state angered some restaurant owners like Caroline Glover, who owns Annette and Traveling Mercies in Aurora.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The video, featuring Democrats who are veterans or have experience in the intelligence community, angered the administration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in particular.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But that year, Newsom angered thousands of state employees by calling them back to office at least two days a week.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Some locals have been angered by the event’s environmental cost.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
However, Albanese’s decision to invite Herzog – the head of state of a country accused of genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel’s government denies – has angered many Australians and even led to calls for the visitor’s arrest.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The ruling has angered victims’ families and reignited a public debate over whether someone who commits a crime as serious as murder as a teenager should ever be eligible for release.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In one of those realities (the actual one most of us are living in), a growing number of people across the political spectrum are angered, terrified and disgusted by actions being taken in their names by people and agencies which seem to have little or no accountability.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
But the exclusion of the rest of the state angered some restaurant owners like Caroline Glover, who owns Annette and Traveling Mercies in Aurora.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The video, featuring Democrats who are veterans or have experience in the intelligence community, angered the administration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in particular.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But that year, Newsom angered thousands of state employees by calling them back to office at least two days a week.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Some locals have been angered by the event’s environmental cost.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
However, Albanese’s decision to invite Herzog – the head of state of a country accused of genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel’s government denies – has angered many Australians and even led to calls for the visitor’s arrest.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The ruling has angered victims’ families and reignited a public debate over whether someone who commits a crime as serious as murder as a teenager should ever be eligible for release.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angered
Adjective
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Colt Gray sent grandmother concerning texts In her testimony, Polhamus reviewed several angry, vulgar text messages from Colt Gray that showed his spiraling mental health and penchant for outbursts.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Fiyero chooses to leave with Elphaba, Glinda’s left heartbroken and angry.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s entry into the race, hours before the filing deadline, shocked the city’s political elite and infuriated the mayor’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone with children, grandchildren or family should be outraged at what the fossil fuel industry is going to do to our country.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spikes in the public charges in the recent past have outraged Connecticut consumers who pay the third highest electric rates in the nation, behind Hawaii and California.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the statement, the zoo said the mother may have thought her baby was annoyed with Punch, which upset her.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Solanke was adjudged to have made a fair challenge on City defender Marc Guehi in the act of scoring Tottenham’s first goal, something that annoyed manager Pep Guardiola and his players.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Right next to that is a showcase for Rubin’s frenetic playing in the form of a furious pattern over slashing guitars.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Two other high-ranking music executives from outside the company, who also spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity to maintain relationships there, said talent and agents at Wasserman Music are furious, and planning exits if Wasserman stays much longer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pederson is something of a mad scientist with bats.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved novel has been driving people mad since the project was first announced.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Angered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angered. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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