anger management

American  

[ang-ger man-ij-muhnt] / ˈæŋ gər ˌmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. a psychotherapeutic process or program for controlling anger and preventing its destructive manifestations.

   Without anger management, your outbursts of hostility may eventually have catastrophic consequences.

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Etymology

Origin of anger management

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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anger management

Misty, we come to understand, has similar anger management and impulse control issues as her brother.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Barely a month later came the incident at Oakmont, which reportedly required him to pay for the damages, make a charitable donation and undergo anger management in order to return.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

That led to him receiving a ban from the Pennsylvania club until he underwent anger management therapy and paid for the repairs.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

Both filed for restraining orders and sought anger management during the divorce.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

She thinks he needs to get into anger management and get into school to put his quick mind to good use.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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