Anger Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old Norse angr ‘grief’, angra ‘vex’. The original use was in the Old Norse senses; current senses date from late Middle English

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Short Definition:

strong feeling of annoyance or hostility

Examples:

• she could barely restrain her anger at this comment
• I was seething with anger and frustration
• venting his anger had calmed him a little

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in

Short Definition:

fill someone with anger

Examples:

• she was angered by his terse answer
• he was angered that he had not been told
• I was angered to receive a further letter from them