Anger Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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anger

[ˈaNGɡər ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

feeling

Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Synonyms

irritation, outrage, rage.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
anger	General term used to describe a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. She felt anger when she found out about the betrayal. His anger was evident in his raised voice.
rage	Intense and uncontrolled anger, often involving violent or aggressive behavior. His rage was frightening when he learned about the deception. In a fit of rage, she threw the vase against the wall.
outrage	Strong, often public, expression of anger and indignation, especially in response to something perceived as highly unjust or offensive. The decision to close the park caused public outrage. There was outrage over the unfair treatment of the employees.
irritation	A feeling of slight anger or discomfort, often caused by something repetitive or trivial. There was a note of irritation in her voice when she had to repeat herself. The fly buzzing around his head caused him great irritation.

Examples of usage

His face was red with anger.
She couldn't control her anger anymore.
I could sense the anger in his voice.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

behavior

Anger can also refer to a strong feeling that leads to aggressive or violent behavior.

Synonyms

fury, rage, wrath.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
anger	A general term for a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. Suitable for describing everyday situations when someone is upset. He could not hide his anger when he found out about the mistake She felt a surge of anger when she was ignored
fury	Intense and often violent anger. Feels more uncontrolled and is often used in dramatic or serious situations. His eyes blazed with fury as he confronted the traitor The storm unleashed its fury upon the small town
wrath	A formal and old-fashioned way to describe severe anger, often associated with divine punishment or great authority. The king unleashed his wrath on those who betrayed him They feared the wrath of the gods
rage	An extreme and often violent form of anger, usually involving loss of control. Common in situations involving intense emotional outbursts. He flew into a rage when he saw the damage to his car Her rage was so intense that she couldn't speak

Examples of usage

His anger got the best of him and he started shouting.
She expressed her anger by slamming the door.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

expressing

To anger means to make someone feel annoyed, displeased, or hostile.

Synonyms

enrage, infuriate, irritate.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
anger	General term used to describe a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. Her rude comments seemed to anger everyone at the party. He could hardly contain his anger when he heard the news.
enrage	Used when someone is extremely angry, almost to the point of losing control. His disrespectful behavior would enrage even the calmest person. The unfair decision by the referee enraged the entire team.
infuriate	Similar to enrage, but often suggests a repeated or ongoing action that causes extreme anger. The constant noise from the construction site infuriated the neighbors. Her never-ending complaints infuriate me.
irritate	Used for mild to moderate annoyance or discomfort, often due to repeated or small offenses. The buzzing of the mosquito in the room irritated him. His constant tapping on the table irritated everyone around him.

Examples of usage

Her comments angered him.
The news angered the local community.

Translations

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Origin of 'anger'

The word 'anger' originated from Old Norse 'angr' and Old English 'angre', both meaning 'grief, affliction, displeasure'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the modern understanding of a strong feeling of annoyance or displeasure. The concept of anger has been studied by philosophers, psychologists, and other scholars throughout history, leading to various theories about its nature and expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,471, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.

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