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Opposite of ire

Because the opposite of ire shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Intense anger, wrath, or indignation.

Usage Example

"The sudden increase in tuition fees drew the calmness of students across the university."

Strongest
calmness
Strong
delight
pleasure
goodwill
forbearance
serenity

• verb (Context 2)

To provoke to anger; to irritate or incense.

Usage Example

"The mayor's dismissive remarks ired residents who had attended the town hall meeting."

Strongest
appease
placate
pacify
mollify
Strong
soothe
delight

Similar words to ire

Words similar to ire shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

anger
wrath
incense
infuriate
fury
rage
enrage
irritate
See all synonyms of ire

• Nearby Words

irascibility
irate
irately
ire
iridescence
iridescent
irk

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ire
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