Anger

/ΛˆΓ¦Ε‹Ι‘Ι™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Anger, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.
    β€œHe who angers you conquers you.”
  2. To become angry.
    β€œYou anger too easily.”
noun
  1. A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm.
    β€œYou need to control your anger.”
  2. Pain or stinging.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms angry get aggravate annoy displease enrage

Origin

From Middle English anger, from Old Norse angr.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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