anger
gb/ˈæŋɡɚ/ us/ˈæŋɡɚ/
A2
Anglais
~ 2600
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
state
1
Strong feeling of displeasure
A strong feeling when you are very upset or unhappy about something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s anger at [something/someone]
Erreur fréquente :
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'.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
calm (A peaceful state without strong negative emotions.)
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contentment (A state of happiness and satisfaction, opposite to feeling upset.)
Collocations
express anger
|control anger
|feel anger
|anger management
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Her sudden anger surprised everyone in the room.
- He tried to hide his anger during the meeting.
- The unfair decision filled him with anger.
- Anger can damage relationships if not managed well.
- She spoke in anger and later regretted it.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I felt anger when I saw the broken window.
- His anger made him shout.
- She tried to control her anger.
- Anger is not good for health.
Verbe
B1
action
2
Make someone feel angry
To make someone feel upset or mad.
Schéma d’usage :
to anger [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
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.'
Synonymes
annoy (Weaker than 'anger', often about small irritations.)
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infuriate (Stronger than 'anger', causing extreme frustration or rage.)
Antonymes
please (To make someone happy or satisfied.)
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calm (To reduce someone's upset feelings.)
Collocations
deeply anger
|anger the public
|anger customers
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The unfair treatment angered many employees.
- His careless words angered her.
- The decision angered the community.
- It angers me when people lie.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The noise angered the teacher.
- He angered his friend by being late.
- It angers me when people are rude.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
anger
API
GB/ˈæŋɡɚ/
US/ˈæŋɡɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
an - ger (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: anger
- Plural: anger
Verb
- Base: anger
- 3rd Person Singular: angers
- Present Participle: angering
- Past: angered
Famille de mots
Expressions
anger management
1/ˈæŋɡɚ mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Ways to control anger
Ways to help a person control their angry feelings.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The comments provoked public anger.
- His actions provoked her anger.