anger
gb/ˈæŋɡɚ/ us/ˈæŋɡɚ/
A2
English
~ 2600
harag, düh, feldühít, felbosszant
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s anger at [something/someone]
Her sudden anger surprised everyone in the room.
Hirtelen haragja mindenkit meglepett a szobában.
He tried to hide his anger during the meeting.
Próbálta leplezni a haragját a megbeszélés alatt.
The unfair decision filled him with anger.
Anger can damage relationships if not managed well.
She spoke in anger and later regretted it.
Learner examples
I felt anger when I saw the broken window.
Haragot éreztem, amikor megláttam a betört ablakot.
His anger made him shout.
A dühe miatt kiabálni kezdett.
She tried to control her anger.
Anger is not good for health.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anger' (a noun) with 'angry' (an adjective). For example, 'I have angry' is incorrect; it should be 'I am angry' or 'I have anger'.
Meaning
Strong feeling of displeasure
Collocations
express anger
|control anger
|feel anger
|anger management
Synonyms
rage (Usually stronger and more intense than anger, often with a loss of control.)
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wrath (Formal or literary term for intense anger, often with a sense of vengeance.)
Antonyms
calm (A peaceful state without strong negative emotions.)
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contentment (A state of happiness and satisfaction, opposite to feeling upset.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
VERB
B1
2
feldühít
B1
felbosszant
B1
Usage pattern:
to anger [someone]
The unfair treatment angered many employees.
A tisztességtelen bánásmód sok alkalmazottat feldühített.
His careless words angered her.
Meggondolatlan szavai feldühítették őt.
The decision angered the community.
It angers me when people lie.
Learner examples
The noise angered the teacher.
A zaj feldühítette a tanárt.
He angered his friend by being late.
A késésével feldühítette a barátját.
It angers me when people are rude.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anger' as a verb with 'angry'. For example, 'I anger' to mean 'I am angry' is incorrect; 'anger' as a verb usually takes an object: 'I anger my friend.'
Meaning
Make someone feel angry
Collocations
deeply anger
|anger the public
|anger customers
Synonyms
annoy (Weaker than 'anger', often about small irritations.)
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infuriate (Stronger than 'anger', causing extreme frustration or rage.)
Antonyms
please (To make someone happy or satisfied.)
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calm (To reduce someone's upset feelings.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone feel upset or mad.
To cause someone to feel strong displeasure, annoyance, or hostility.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anger
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡɚ/
US/ˈæŋɡɚ/
Syllables & stress
an - ger (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anger
- Plural: anger
Verb
- Base: anger
- 3rd Person Singular: angers
- Present Participle: angering
- Past: angered
Word family
Expressions
anger management
1/ˈæŋɡɚ mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Ways to control anger
Ways to help a person control their angry feelings.
Examples
- He attended an anger management course after the incident.
- Anger management techniques can improve relationships.
express anger
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
Show that you are angry
To show that you are upset using words or actions.
Examples
- She expressed her anger by writing a letter.
- He expressed his anger through art.
in anger
1/ˈɪn ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
While feeling angry
Doing something while you are feeling upset or mad.
Examples
- He slammed the door in anger.
- She shouted in anger when she heard the news.
vent one's anger
1/vˈɛnt wˈʌnz ˈæŋɡɚ/
idiom
Release angry feelings outwardly
To let out your angry feelings by talking, shouting, or doing something.
Examples
- He vented his anger by punching the pillow.
- She vented her anger on her coworkers.
provoke anger
1/pɹəvˈoʊk ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to become angry
To make people feel angry.
Examples
- The decision to cut benefits has provoked anger among local residents.
- Her unfair remarks provoked anger in the whole team.
provoke anger
2/pɹəvˈoʊk ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to be angry
To make someone feel upset or mad.
Examples
- The comments provoked public anger.
- His actions provoked her anger.