What is anger? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of anger

angernoun

sự tức giận, sự giận dữ

/ˈaŋɡə/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>anger</b>

Where does the word anger come from?

The word "anger" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The Old English word "anger" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*angiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Zorn" and the Gothic word "angs". This Proto-Germanic word is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₁eng-", which meant "to bind" or "to entwine". In Old English, "anger" referred to a strong feeling of displeasure or fury, often accompanied by feelings of constriction or binding. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a sense of indignation or resentment. The word has continued to evolve, with modern English using "anger" to describe a range of emotions, from mild annoyance to full-blown rage. Despite its changes, the core sense of the word remains rooted in the idea of something being bound or constricted, whether it be emotions, feelings, or even physical tension.

Vocabulary summary anger

typenoun

meaninganger, rage; anger

examplefit of anger

exampleto provoke someone to anger

typetransitive verb

meaningirritate, anger

examplefit of anger

exampleto provoke someone to anger

Example of vocabulary angernamespace

  • Samantha's anger boiled over when she discovered that her colleague had stolen her idea.
  • The protesters marched angrily through the streets, demanding justice for the recent police brutalities.
  • Jake's anger brought him to tears as he couldn't find his car keys before an important meeting.
  • The construction noise outside her apartment building had Sue seething with anger every morning.
  • The politician's anger against the opposition party was palpable as he delivering a fiery speech at a rally.

Synonyms and related words for anger


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