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Definition of ire

ire

/ˈaɪ.ər/
ire
Adverb:irately
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Adjective:irate
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Past Simple:ired
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Past Participle:ired
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Present Participle:iring
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• noun

1

Intense anger, wrath, or indignation.

Example

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

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• verb

1

To provoke to anger; to irritate or incense.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for ire

• Nearby Words

irate
irately
irbid
ire
ireland
iridescence
iridescent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French ire, from Latin ira ('anger, wrath'), from the Proto-Indo-European root *eis- ('to move rapidly, passion'), which also gave rise to 'irate' and 'irascible'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ire
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