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ire Synonyms

Another word for ire

Choosing another word for ire depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Intense anger, wrath, or indignation.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
wrath
anger
fury
rage
Strong
indignation
choler
outrage
spleen
animosity

• 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
anger
incense
infuriate
enrage
Strong
irritate
exasperate
provoke
rile

Opposites of ire

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

appease
placate
calmness
mollify
pacify
soothe
pleasure
delight
See all opposites of ire

• Nearby Words

irascibility
irate
irately
ire
ireland
iridescence
iridescent

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