anger
A strong feeling when you are very upset or unhappy about something.
A strong feeling of displeasure, annoyance, or hostility toward someone or something perceived as wrong or unfair.
To make someone feel upset or mad.
To cause someone to feel strong displeasure, annoyance, or hostility.
- Base: anger
- Plural: anger
- Base: anger
- 3rd Person Singular: angers
- Present Participle: angering
- Past: angered
anger management
1Ways to control anger
Ways to help a person control their angry feelings.
- He attended an anger management course after the incident.
- Anger management techniques can improve relationships.
express anger
1Show that you are angry
To show that you are upset using words or actions.
- She expressed her anger by writing a letter.
- He expressed his anger through art.
in anger
1While feeling angry
Doing something while you are feeling upset or mad.
- He slammed the door in anger.
- She shouted in anger when she heard the news.
vent one's anger
1Release angry feelings outwardly
To let out your angry feelings by talking, shouting, or doing something.
- He vented his anger by punching the pillow.
- She vented her anger on her coworkers.
provoke anger
1Cause someone to become angry
To make people feel angry.
- The decision to cut benefits has provoked anger among local residents.
- Her unfair remarks provoked anger in the whole team.
provoke anger
2Cause someone to be angry
To make someone feel upset or mad.
- The comments provoked public anger.
- His actions provoked her anger.