as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire
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as in to anger
to make angry
nothing ires him more than having to wait for his dinner
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Recent Examples of ire
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 24 June 2025
In fiery speeches, TV appearances and social media posts, Newsom has cast Trump’s moves in California as executive overreach and warned of an existential fight for democracy, drawing ire from the right.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 21 June 2025
During Trump's economic battle with Beijing in his first term, the manufacturing shift to Vietnam helped build the kind of massive trade surplus that has drawn the ire of the U.S. president.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Williams creates her own version of the Iron Man armor, but draws the ire of the Talokan people.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 24 June 2025
In fiery speeches, TV appearances and social media posts, Newsom has cast Trump’s moves in California as executive overreach and warned of an existential fight for democracy, drawing ire from the right.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 21 June 2025
During Trump's economic battle with Beijing in his first term, the manufacturing shift to Vietnam helped build the kind of massive trade surplus that has drawn the ire of the U.S. president.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ire
Noun
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Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.—
Lubna Zeidan,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Some Trump allies have expressed skepticism — and at times outright indignation — at the idea of the U.S. involved in another conflict in the Middle East, while others have offered wholehearted support.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Topline Attorney General Pam Bondi has become the chief lightning rod for those on the right angered by the Department of Justice’s lack of new information regarding disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein—a subject of extensive right-wing conspiracies—with some calling for her firing.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But many of the Blues’ outings have been unpleasant because of high temperatures and storms, and six games across the tournament have been paused for poor weather conditions, angering manager Enzo Maresca.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Arriving in 2014 – after earning the wrath of the Egyptian government for covering the Arab Spring as a freelance journalist – one of Greater Cincinnati’s newest immigration detainees has lived in Oregon, Chicago and Cincinnati.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Democrats weren’t the only ones to feel the wrath of Minaj on Tuesday.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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Trump left Washington in January 2021 infuriated with Netanyahu, bitter that the Israeli leader had backed out of a planned joint operation to assassinate an Iranian general and had congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
8 July 2025
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But his veto of an affordable housing bill that had been drafted largely to his specifications infuriated lawmakers.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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Guzman-Feliz’s death sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, with the hashtag #JusticeForJunior gaining traction across social media and prompting citywide demonstrations and tributes.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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Although the men have reached the legal age of consent, outrage has ensued.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The tough conditions at Oakmont Country Club, in Pennsylvania, have some of the best golfers reeling this week in golf’s toughest test of the year, but Clark allegedly unleashed his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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Lawrence of Arabia When our band of heroes crash land on a desert moon, there are several shots of them succumbing to the fury of the hot weather.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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And if this year's World's Best Awards winners are any indication, refined retreats are all the rage—especially those that give guests direct access to America's most stunning landscapes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some parents remember when tanning beds were all the rage and this trend is pretty similar.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Ire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ire. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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