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anger Synonyms

Another word for anger

Choosing another word for anger depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility aroused by a perceived wrong or provocation.

Usage Example

"She took a few deep breaths to control her fury before responding to the unfair criticism."

Strongest
fury
rage
wrath
ire
Strong
indignation
outrage
resentment
exasperation
annoyance
irritation

• verb (Context 2)

To fill someone with a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; to provoke anger in.

Usage Example

"The sudden cancellation of the community program angered many local residents."

Strongest
infuriate
enrage
incense
madden
Strong
exasperate
provoke
antagonize
irritate
annoy
rile

• verb (Context 3)

To become angry or feel displeasure.

Usage Example

"He is generally patient and does not fume easily during stressful negotiations."

Strong
fume
seethe
bristle
flare up
lose one's temper
fly off the handle
boil over

Opposites of anger

The opposite of anger shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm down
pacify
calmness
placate
appease
mollify
composure
cool off
See all opposites of anger

• Nearby Words

angelically
angelina
angellike
anger
angina
angle
angler

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anger
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