ire
1 Americannoun
abbreviation
abbreviation
noun
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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On social media, however, Fanatics and Rubin remain targets of fans’ ire.
From Los Angeles Times
One SCiLL class she raved about in particular has also attracted considerable ire.
Vinicius had just scored the only goal of the game in the 50th minute when he provoked the ire of Benfica fans, and some players, by celebrating in front of the home crowd in Lisbon.
From Barron's
But then it was over, with no arrests, and Nanos faced a new wave of ire and frustration from the public.
These proxy advisors often get the ire of executives because they offer opinions that may conflict with management’s suggestions.
From Barron's
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