IRING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

iring

verb

present participle of ire

as in angering

to make angry nothing ires him more than having to wait for his dinner

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The mayor floated the idea to place Williams on probation for six months, angering the city manager’s supporters in the crowd.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
But both Mamdani and his police commissioner have repeatedly refused to discuss the nature of the event — angering some nearby business owners and raising questions about the use of public resources to cover private security.

— Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of angering

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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

Definition of infuriating

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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.

— Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026

Definition of enraging

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Mbappé, who scored on a penalty in the 70th minute, was riling up the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia following France’s 1-0 victory in the Round of 16.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Sediment in the water is an issue that is riling up both residents and environmentalists.

— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of riling

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But these creams are specifically formulated with textures and ingredients that’ll support the skin without irritating the delicate eye area.

— Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Unanswered workplace messages are a common, irritating phenomenon, often perceived as deliberate avoidance despite recipients being active elsewhere.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of irritating

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