Definition
Definition of angering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
emotionprovoking feelings of anger
- The angering situation escalated quickly.
- The angering remarks led to a heated argument.
- The angering news spread like wildfire.
Origin of angering
Old English, angrian (to irritate)
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- French:énervant, ...
- German:provozierend, ...
- Italian:provocatorio, ...
- Spanish:provocador, ...
- Portuguese:provocador, ...
- Chinese:挑衅的, ...
- Japanese:挑発的な, ...
- Arabic:مغضِب, ...
- Hebrew:מַכְעִיס, ...
- Russian:провокационный, ...
- Ukrainian:провокуючий, ...
- Hindi:उत्तेजक, ...
Definition of anger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
emotionstrong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
- Her anger was obvious to everyone in the room.
Verb
provoke irritationmake someone feel annoyed or resentful
- His dismissive tone began to anger her.
Expressions with anger
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express anger in a forceful way
She exploded with anger during the meeting, shocking everyone.
anger suddenly becomes more intense
His anger flares up whenever he talks about the incident.
having a red face due to strong emotion
She was flush with anger after hearing the news.
express anger by directing it at someone
He took out his anger on the broken chair.
unable to keep emotions in check
She felt her anger boiling over at the insult.
show signs of intense anger
He was boiling with anger, his face turning red.
feel intense anger like being on fire
She burned with anger when she heard the news.
to be on the verge of expressing anger
He was simmering with anger, ready to explode.
refrain from expressing anger
He swallowed his anger and apologized.
extremely angry to the point of turning pale
She was white with anger after hearing the news.
to express anger strongly
She blazes with anger at the unfair treatment.
show a strong reaction to anger
He bristled with anger at the unfair accusation.
while feeling or showing strong displeasure
He spoke in anger and regretted it later.
visibly angry with a flushed face
She was red with anger after the argument.
skill in controlling one's anger in stressful situations
He showed great anger management during the heated debate.
hold back or control feelings of anger
She tried to curb her anger during the meeting.
prone to losing temper
She is quick to anger under stress.
let out anger, especially when it has been held inside
After the argument, he vented his anger by shouting into a pillow.
sudden strong feeling of anger
He left in a blaze of anger.
suddenly show strong anger in a loud or forceful way
He might erupt in anger if you keep pushing him.
anger can be boundless and uncontrollable
When he found out, his anger knew no limits.
show intense anger suddenly
He was exploding with anger during the argument.
let anger take over completely
She was consumed with anger and couldn't think straight.
overwhelmed with intense anger
He was consumed by anger after hearing the news.
Origin of anger
Old Norse, angr (grief)
Examples of anger in a sentence
Anger filled her when she read the letter. His rude comments would anger anyone. The delay began to anger the customers.
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- French:colère, énerver, ...
- German:Wut, ärgern, ...
- Italian:rabbia, far arrabbiare, ...
- Spanish:enojo, enfurecer, ...
- Portuguese:raiva, enfurecer, ...
- Chinese:愤怒, 惹怒, ...
- Japanese:怒り, 怒らせる, ...
- Arabic:غَضَب, أغضب, ...
- Hebrew:כַּעַס, לְהַכְעִיס, ...
- Russian:гнев, раздражать, ...
- Ukrainian:злість, сердити, ...
- Hindi:गुस्सा, गुस्सा दिलाना, ...
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