anger
Seething emotional heat
Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure, often accompanied by an urge to retaliate or correct a perceived wrong.
It ranges from mild irritation to rage.
The verb means to provoke this feeling: His dismissive tone angered her.
Anger can be righteous or destructive, brief or simmering.
She couldn't hide her anger at being passed over for promotion.
Intense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
indignation · displeasure · bitterness · hostility · exasperation · vexation · umbrage · pique
Fierce, punishing anger
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- damnationEternal punishment decree
judgment · curse · smite · righteous · indignation · fury · ire · anathema
Fierce, punishing anger
- deadly sinSoul-destroying moral failing
- viceBad habit or deputy
- cardinal sinFundamental moral violation
- mortal sinGrace-destroying spiritual offense
Intensely, quietly enraged
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
- incensedExtremely angry
enraged · infuriated · burning · smoldering · heated · explosive · volcanic · tempestuous
Sudden emotional release
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- lashing outAggressive sudden reaction
violence · assault · intimidation · belligerence · combativeness · hostility · fighting · destructiveness
Intense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
peevishness · testiness · grouchiness · crankiness · snappishness · petulance · sullenness · moodiness
fury
Intense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
annoyance · indignation · displeasure · bitterness · hostility · exasperation · vexation · umbrage · pique · dudgeon
wrath
Fierce, punishing anger
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
damnation · judgment · curse · smite · righteous · indignation · fury · ire · anathema · scorn
wrath
Fierce, punishing anger
- deadly sinSoul-destroying moral failing
- viceBad habit or deputy
- cardinal sinFundamental moral violation
seething
Intensely, quietly enraged
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
incensed · enraged · infuriated · burning · smoldering · heated · explosive · volcanic · tempestuous · white-hot
outburst
Sudden emotional release
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
lashing out · violence · assault · intimidation · belligerence · combativeness · hostility · fighting · destructiveness · bullying
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
irritability · peevishness · testiness · grouchiness · crankiness · snappishness · petulance · sullenness · moodiness · touchiness
angerforgiveness
Releasing resentment toward offenders
forbearance · patience · tolerance · acceptance · goodwill
- angry mobHostile crowd seeking retribution
- angry faceExpression showing rage
- anger managementControlling hostile emotions
- mental anguishSevere psychological distress
- anger issues
- angry personOne filled with rage