infuriations
Sources of rage
Infuriations are things that make you furious—sources of intense irritation or anger.
The word emphasizes repeated or multiple provocations: The daily infuriations of commuting wore him down.
Less common than the singular infuriation, it suggests an accumulation of frustrations rather than a single incident.
Intense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- ireIntense fury
rage · exasperation · resentment · vexation · hostility · animosity · choler · spite
Act that triggers response
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- goadingInciting through persistent pressure
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
- instigationAct of provoking action
antagonism · agitation · baiting · needling · harassment · pestering · annoyances · irritants
Intense weary annoyance
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- aggravationState of being vexed
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
impatience · dissatisfaction · displeasure · thwarting · obstacles · setbacks · hindrances · blockages
fury
Intense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
ire · rage · exasperation · resentment · vexation · hostility · animosity · choler · spite · malice
provocation
Act that triggers response
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- goadingInciting through persistent pressure
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
instigation · antagonism · agitation · baiting · needling · harassment · pestering · annoyances · irritants · grievances
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- aggravationState of being vexed
disappointment · impatience · dissatisfaction · displeasure · thwarting · obstacles · setbacks · hindrances · blockages · stalemates
explosion
Violent burst of energy
boiling point · meltdown · tirade · tantrum · conniption · flare-up · vehemence · intensity · fury · storm
infuriationspacifications
Acts of restoring calm
tranquilizations · appeasements · indifferences · acceptances · equanimities
infuriationsdelights
Gives intense pleasure
joys · pleasures · gratifications · satisfactions · elations
infuriationsconsolations
Things that ease sorrow
comforts · reassurances · reliefs · balms · relaxations