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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

ire 2 British  
/ aɪə /

noun

  1. literary anger; wrath

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

These proxy advisors often get the ire of executives because they offer opinions that may conflict with management’s suggestions.

From Barron's