HIGH DUDGEON Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase high dudgeon. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| anger | nounn | |||||
noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • the state of being angry • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • make angry • become angry | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| chagrin | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| indignation | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of righteous 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| umbrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of anger caused by being offended | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| dudgeon | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon') | ||||||
