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Q: How does the noun 'ire' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of ire are anger , fury , indignation , rage , and wrath . While all these words mean "an intense emotional state induced by displeasure," ire , more frequent in literary contexts, suggests an intense anger, often with an evident display of feeling. // cheeks flushed with ire

Q: In what contexts can 'anger' take the place of 'ire'?

While the synonyms anger and ire are close in meaning, anger , the most general term, names the reaction but by itself does not convey cause or intensity. // tried to hide his anger

Q: When is it sensible to use 'indignation' instead of 'ire'?

In some situations, the words indignation and ire are roughly equivalent. However, indignation stresses righteous anger at what one considers unfair, mean, or shameful. // a comment that caused general indignation

Q: How are the words 'rage' and 'fury' related as synonyms of 'ire'?

Both rage and fury suggest loss of self-control from violence of emotion. // shook with rage // could not contain his fury

Q: Where would 'wrath' be a reasonable alternative to 'ire'?

While in some cases nearly identical to ire , wrath is likely to suggest a desire or intent to punish or get revenge. // I feared her wrath if I was discovered

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Synonyms & Antonyms of ire

(Entry 1 of 2)

an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something

the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire

Synonyms for ire

anger,
angriness,
birse
[chiefly Scottish],
choler,
furor,
fury,
indignation,
irateness,
lividity,
lividness,
mad,
madness,
mood
[archaic],
outrage,
rage,
spleen,
wrath,
wrathfulness

Words Related to ire

air rage,
road rage

Phrases Synonymous with ire

slow burn

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Antonyms for ire

delight,
pleasure

ire

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of ire (Entry 2 of 2)

to make angry

nothing ires him more than having to wait for his dinner

Synonyms for ire

Words Related to ire

Phrases Synonymous with ire

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Frequently Asked Questions About ire

How does the noun ire differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of ire are anger, fury, indignation, rage, and wrath. While all these words mean "an intense emotional state induced by displeasure," ire, more frequent in literary contexts, suggests an intense anger, often with an evident display of feeling.

cheeks flushed with ire

In what contexts can anger take the place of ire?

While the synonyms anger and ire are close in meaning, anger, the most general term, names the reaction but by itself does not convey cause or intensity.

tried to hide his anger

When is it sensible to use indignation instead of ire?

In some situations, the words indignation and ire are roughly equivalent. However, indignation stresses righteous anger at what one considers unfair, mean, or shameful.

a comment that caused general indignation