anger

American  

[ang-ger] / ˈæŋ gər /

noun

1. a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.

   Synonyms:

   spleen , bile , choler , exasperation , resentment

2. Chiefly British Dialect.  pain or smart, as of a sore.

3. Obsolete.  grief; trouble.

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verb (used with object)

1. to arouse anger or wrath in.

   Synonyms:

   madden , incense , enrage , infuriate , exasperate , irritate , vex , displease

2. Chiefly British Dialect.  to cause to smart; inflame.

verb (used without object)

1. to become angry.

   He angers with little provocation.

anger British  

/ ˈæŋɡə /

noun

1. a feeling of great annoyance or antagonism as the result of some real or supposed grievance; rage; wrath

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verb

1. (tr) to make angry; enrage

anger Idioms  

1. see more in sorrow than in anger.

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Usage

What does anger mean? Anger is a human emotion that involves intense displeasure and aggression as a response to an aggravating event, as in My mother was filled with anger after she found out that I had snuck out to the party.The word anger is also used to mean to make someone feel anger or to begin to feel anger oneself, as in That grouchy old man next door angers easily. Anger also refers to making someone else feel anger, as in The disrespect shown by the new recruit angered the drill instructor.Anger is a strong human emotion, and you’ve likely experienced anger in your own life. If you have ever felt your heart pumping strongly and wanted to scream or punch a wall, you’ve felt anger. You might feel anger when someone insults you, takes something from you, hurts one of your loved ones, or does something that you really don’t like. Feeling anger is completely normal, although how you respond to anger can make a big difference.Angry is used to describe feeling anger, as in I try to avoid angry dogs.Example: The silly jester was an expert at calming the king’s anger.

Related Words

Anger, fury, indignation, rage imply deep and strong feelings aroused by injury, injustice, wrong, etc. Anger is the general term for a sudden violent displeasure: a burst of anger. Indignation implies deep and justified anger: indignation at cruelty or against corruption. Rage is vehement anger: rage at being frustrated. Fury is rage so great that it resembles insanity: the fury of an outraged lover.

Other Word Forms

• angerless adjective
• unangered adjective

Etymology

Origin of anger

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English, from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse angr “sorrow, grief,” akin to Old High German angust ( German Angst “fear”), Latin angor “anguish”

Example Sentences

Others have taken to venting their anger online.

From BBC

Oxford defines "rage bait" as "online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically posted" in order to increase web traffic or engagement.

From Barron's

As rescue efforts continue, anger has started to grow towards the government's disaster response.

From BBC

There is anger at a perception that these men – and it is only men in the Cladhan Hotel - have jumped the queue.

From BBC

Some in Lebanon are angered that Pope Leo is not visiting those most directly affected by war.

From BBC

Related Words

• acrimony
• animosity
• annoyance
• antagonism
• displeasure
• enmity
• exasperation
• fury
• hatred
• impatience
• indignation
• ire
• irritation
• outrage
• passion
• rage
• resentment
• temper
• violence