Anger
/ˈæŋɡər/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
A strong feeling of displeasure and hostility.
/ˈæŋɡər/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
His anger boiled over.
💡 Simply: Feeling very mad or upset.
More Examples
2
She controlled her anger with deep breaths.
How It's Used
Psychology
"The therapist helped him manage his anger."
Everyday Life
"Her anger was evident in her voice."
Idioms & expressions
fly into a rage
To suddenly become very angry.
"He flew into a rage when he heard the news."
From Old English *angor, from Proto-Germanic *angraz, related to Old High German angir, meaning "narrowness, distress". The modern sense of emotional agitation developed later.
Historically, 'anger' was often associated with divine wrath or punishment.
Memory tip
Imagine a clenched fist – that's the tightness of anger.
Practice
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