as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
his irateness was such that we feared he might have a heart attack or stroke
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Noun
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In the years since, Danny struggled with anger problems that pushed his ex-wife away and left him estranged from his son.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026 -
Hannah’s onscreen lover, Garrett, struggles with anger issues stemming from childhood trauma and an abusive father.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
Noun
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These justices have shown no particular alarm or regret over the sweeping attack on Black voting power that has followed their erosion of the VRA, displaying instead a haughty indignation that anyone would criticize their decisions or rationale.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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Where is the indignation about this from politicians, community leaders and clergy?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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One of the most significant was the hurdle of engineering the enclave to harmonize with nature to resist the wrath of disasters, says Syd Kitson, founder and visionary behind Babcock Ranch.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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As OutKick founder Clay Travis pointed out, the hypocrisy surrounding the outrage is also amusing.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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This week, Ben-Gvir sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting detained flotilla activists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes — is a film of big, bubbling emotions and anti-capitalist rage.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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After all, franchises are all the rage these days.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Noun
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That climaxes in a kaleidoscope of styles where Esteban, directing one scene, erupts in fury, reverting to a verbal and physical violence which Emilia obviously knew and suffered as child, Sorogoyen explains.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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What’s that famous saying about hell hath no fury?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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And the mood in the stands could not have been less connected with events on the pitch.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Cryotherapy chambers expose the body to extreme sub-zero temperatures for two to three minutes, while cold plunges rely on ice water for similar effects on muscle recovery, inflammation and mood.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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“Irateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irateness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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