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ire

1 American  
[ahyuhr] / aɪər /

noun

  1. intense anger; wrath.

    Synonyms:
    spleen, choler, rage, fury
Ire. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Ireland.

Ire. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Ireland

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ire 2 British  
/ aɪə /

noun

  1. literary anger; wrath

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Other Word Forms

  • ireful adjective
  • irefully adverb
  • irefulness noun
  • ireless adjective

Etymology

Origin of ire

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin īra anger

Example Sentences

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Steyer, 68, faced that ire during a town hall event in San Diego last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He reserved particular ire for Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he had appointed.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Deutsche Bank’s views on the U.S. currency caused a controversy back in January when a note from its head of forex strategy, George Saravelos, provoked the ire of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Coach Jason Gilmore's post-match comments about using the remainder of the campaign to tune up ahead of 2026-27's pre-season, understandably drew ire.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I just did my best not to provoke his ire.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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