anger

/ˈæŋɡə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: angers · angering · angered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm giác khó chịu mạnh và không dễ chịu, thường kết hợp với ham muốn la hét, nguyền rủa, làm hỏng hoặc phá hủy

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Noun

Examples

vent one's anger

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây ra cảm giác đối lập

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Verb

Examples

He who angers you conquers you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To become angry.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên giận dữ

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Verb

Examples

You anger too easily.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anger” mean?

A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.

Is “anger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.