explosive anger
Sudden violent temper
Explosive anger is a sudden, intense outburst of rage—the kind that erupts without warning and overwhelms self-control.
The phrase emphasizes volatility: like an explosion, this anger is violent, loud, and potentially destructive.
His explosive anger made everyone in the office walk on eggshells.
Often associated with temperament problems or conditions like intermittent explosive disorder.
- rageIntense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- blind rageUncontrolled, unseeing anger
- outburstSudden emotional release
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
meltdown · losing it · eruption · blowup · blowing up · flying off the handle · tirade · seething · livid · volcanic · detonation · going ballistic · snapping · screaming · slamming · hit the roof · fists · veins
- intimidationthreats, threatening, menacing, intimidate, bullying
- tantrumstantrums, tantrum, temper tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts
- emotional volatilitymood swings, lability, volatility, dysregulation, ups and downs
- compulsionsOCD, compulsion, obsession, handwashing, hand washing
- violenceviolence, physical attack, brutality, physical violence, aggression
- violent urgesbloodlust, violent outburst, blind rage, berserker rage, murderous intent
explosive angerserenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
tranquility · calm · equanimity · peacefulness · placidity
explosive angerloving-kindness
Benevolent, tender affection
bliss · harmony · unconditional acceptance · goodwill · benevolence
explosive angerself-restraint
Voluntary impulse control
emotional regulation · measured response · self-control · level-headedness · cool-headedness
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