anger management

American  

[ang-ger man-ij-muhnt] / ˈæŋ gər ˌmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. a psychotherapeutic process or program for controlling anger and preventing its destructive manifestations.

   Without anger management, your outbursts of hostility may eventually have catastrophic consequences.

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Etymology

Origin of anger management

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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anger management

Barely a month later came the incident at Oakmont, which reportedly required him to pay for the damages, make a charitable donation and undergo anger management in order to return.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

Roy, 34, has promised to place a heavy emphasis on the legal process known as diversion, which allows defendants to avoid incarceration and instead obtain court-supervised social services, such as anger management or addiction counseling.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

On New Years' Eve - more than a year into their relationship - he came to her house and told her he was going for anger management counselling.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

Fine was held in contempt of court and ordered to attend anger management courses late last year after he made obscene gestures at a judge.

From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025

She thinks he needs to get into anger management and get into school to put his quick mind to good use.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times