anger
noun
a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
angering
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present participleof anger.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the prisoner transfer last month, angering Seoul, which said the operation should have remained confidential to protect their families in North Korea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
But angering the president in Turkey is not funny.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Every time the narrative comes close to truly condemning children’s access to devices, the movie pulls back in fear of isolating or angering the audience.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Asked by a friend whether he was worried about angering the mob, the seventy-year-old Rosselli shrugged.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
