ANGER Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word anger. (close relations)
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| wrath | nounn | |||||
noun • intense anger (usually on an epic scale) • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | ||||||
| animosity | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility | ||||||
| annoyance | nounn | |||||
noun • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • anger produced by some annoying irritation • an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating • something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||
| displeasure | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something | ||||||
| exasperation | nounn | |||||
noun • an exasperated feeling of annoyance • actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) | ||||||
| fury | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense anger • (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals • state of violent mental agitation • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||
| hostility | nounn | |||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||
| indignation | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger | ||||||
| irritability | nounn | |||||
noun • an irritable petulant feeling • excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger | ||||||
| irritation | nounn | |||||
noun • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • a sudden outburst of anger • (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation • the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland • an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||
| outrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger • a wantonly cruel act • a disgraceful event • the act of scandalizing verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will | ||||||
| pique | verbv | |||||
noun • tightly woven fabric with raised cords • a sudden outburst of anger verb • cause to feel resentment or indignation | ||||||
| provocation | nounn | |||||
noun • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action • needed encouragement | ||||||
| rage | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense anger • a state of extreme anger • something that is desired intensely • violent state of the elements • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • be violent; as of fires and storms • feel intense anger | ||||||
| resentment | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | ||||||
| temper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden outburst of anger • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • adjust the pitch (of pianos) • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • change by restraining or moderating | ||||||
| vexation | nounn | |||||
noun • anger produced by some annoying irritation • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||
| ire | nounn | |||||
noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | ||||||
| aggravate | verbv | |||||
verb • make worse • exasperate or irritate | ||||||
| angriness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being angry | ||||||