ire

¹

[ahy^uhr]

noun

1. intense anger; wrath.

   Synonyms: spleen, choler, rage, fury

Ire.

²

abbreviation

1. Ireland.

Ire.

¹

abbreviation

1. Ireland

ire

²

/ aɪə /

noun

1. literary,  anger; wrath

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ire.¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ire.¹

C13: from Old French, from Latin īra

Example Sentences

It’s a trait that has been on full display in every interview Kelly has given since he became the target of the administration’s ire.

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The price war has drawn the ire of Beijing, with China’s top market regulator earlier this year calling for the companies to engage in “rational” competition.

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The main target of their ire is the rapid adoption of Instrument Serif, the two-year-old font that is free to license.

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Takaichi's remarks drew ire from Beijing, with China's foreign ministry describing them as "egregious".

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Then, he drew their ire when he proposed importing more beef from Argentina, potentially quadrupling US purchases.

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Related Words

• annoyance 
• displeasure 
• exasperation 
• fury 
• indignation 
• passion