infuriation
State of fury
Infuriation is the state of being infuriated—extreme anger or rage.
The word emphasizes the process of becoming furious rather than settled anger: His infuriation grew with each unanswered email.
It can also name the cause: The constant delays were an infuriation.
Intense, violent anger
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
exasperation · ire · vexation · resentment · irritation · aggravation · frustration · annoyance
Intensely, quietly enraged
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- enragedExtremely, intensely provoked
- incensedExtremely angry
boiling · burning · volcanic · blazing · explosive · overwhelming · vehement · fiery
Sudden emotional release
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
lashing out · blowing up · seeing red · storming off · slamming · shouting · ranting · fuming
Active opposition or hostility
- goadingInciting through persistent pressure
- baitingDeliberately trying to provoke
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- needlingPersistent mild taunting
incitement · instigation · aggravation · harassment · pestering · badgering · prodding · teasing
rage
Intense, violent anger
indignation · exasperation · ire · vexation · resentment · irritation · aggravation · frustration · annoyance · displeasure
seething
Intensely, quietly enraged
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
- fumingExtremely angry, visibly so
- enragedExtremely, intensely provoked
incensed · boiling · burning · volcanic · blazing · explosive · overwhelming · vehement · fiery · white-hot
outburst
Sudden emotional release
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- explosionViolent burst of energy
snapping · lashing out · blowing up · seeing red · storming off · slamming · shouting · ranting · fuming · stewing
antagonism
Active opposition or hostility
- goadingInciting through persistent pressure
- baitingDeliberately trying to provoke
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
needling · incitement · instigation · aggravation · harassment · pestering · badgering · prodding · teasing · trolling
infuriationdelight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
joy · pleasure · happiness · contentment · bliss
infuriationpatience
Calm during delays
equanimity · calm · composure · forbearance · tolerance