1
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
he felt his choler rising and choked back an angry reply
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
the boss's reputation for choler made many employees reluctant to ask questions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of choler
The medical theory at the time was none other than the four humours of ancient medicine — whereby the blood, phlegm, black bile, and choler in your body supposedly dictated your physical and psychological well being.
—
Mina Seçkin, refinery29.com, 17 Nov. 2021
But Trump’s Achilles-like choler is also an Achilles heel.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 11 May 2017
Mina Seçkin, refinery29.com, 17 Nov. 2021
But Trump’s Achilles-like choler is also an Achilles heel.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 11 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choler
Noun
-
Wednesday, the White House rescinded its action, after its pause triggered confusion and anger among state and local officials across the nation.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
-
But if rank incompetence routinely accompanies those efforts, all that is produced is frustration and even anger.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The detox process can bring on withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, headaches, and irritability.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
-
Muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches and irritability are a few telltale signs of dehydration, which occurs when the body has rapidly lost electrolytes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Though this caused quite the chaos and indignation in the industry, in 2016 Rossellini once again accepted the invitation to be their spokesmodel and muse.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
-
While this also made headlines and spurred indignation, AI’s environmental impacts are still far from being common knowledge.—
Sasha Luccioni,
WIRED,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Fast forward to my college years, Serial is all the rage and true crime is at its genesis.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
-
As fires rage and climate destruction grows, the Trump administration has signaled a shift to more mining and drilling, to rolling back protection for sacred sites like Bears Ears National Monument, and to rewriting the rules that govern policies like the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Throughout the story, Kenny has feelings of aggression toward his own mother.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2025
-
Senators on both sides of the aisle raised concerns over how Chinese aggression and influence on the Panama Canal could have major implications on U.S. trade and national security during a hearing in a key Senate committee on Tuesday morning.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
They were still locked in battle, different words perhaps, but the same fury.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Henson’s departure was met with fury and frustration from producers and agents.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Just ask his rival, Sam, who suffered his wrath during 2012's Battle of the Seasons.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
-
The fires have also been a subject of President Donald Trump’s wrath all week.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, responded to the viral video of actress and singer Selena Gomez expressing outrage over deportations on Monday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
-
The decision, tied to former President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling DEI programs in federal agencies, sparked widespread outrage from historians, civil rights advocates and the public alike.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to choler
Thesaurus Entries Near choler
Cite this Entry
“Choler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choler. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share