as in angry
feeling or showing anger
angered residents demanded to know why their street hadn't been plowed three days after the snowstorm
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as in infuriated
to make angry
it's virtually impossible to anger Mrs. Peterson—she's the most easygoing person I've ever known
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Recent Examples of angered
Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
And Lina Khan, who chairs the country’s antitrust agency, has angered a lot of people.
—The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite poor results as of late, Laporta leaped to the defense of his coach Hansi Flick, who has angered some fans.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Many universities found themselves in hot water for issuing statements about the conflict, which inevitably angered one side or the other.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Sources said the comment angered Adams for suggesting criminal activity had occurred.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
The hit, which went unpenalized, visibly angered Smith.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Fans were angered at the prospect of having to pay for yet another streaming service, though, and their strong opposition to the move apparently led to Hallmark deciding to change course.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
But there would be uproar at such an increase, with supporters already angered over Ratcliffe’s decision to unilaterally hike seats not yet sold this season to a flat rate of £66, with no concessions for over-65s or under-16s.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
And Lina Khan, who chairs the country’s antitrust agency, has angered a lot of people.
—The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite poor results as of late, Laporta leaped to the defense of his coach Hansi Flick, who has angered some fans.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Many universities found themselves in hot water for issuing statements about the conflict, which inevitably angered one side or the other.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Sources said the comment angered Adams for suggesting criminal activity had occurred.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
The hit, which went unpenalized, visibly angered Smith.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Fans were angered at the prospect of having to pay for yet another streaming service, though, and their strong opposition to the move apparently led to Hallmark deciding to change course.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angered
Adjective
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When customers are angry, representatives by nature are likely to get defensive.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Watching his massive bank of video screens with the angry mob clashing with the Raiders, there seems to be more than a hint of veracity to that intriguing statement.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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But conservatives said they were enraged by the legislation.Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lina Khan has enraged corporate America.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Aliso Canyon likely to stay open for years; residents outraged.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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As House members scrambled to pass a stopgap spending plan Friday, lawmakers removed legislation that would have fully funded the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040, outraged 9/11 advocates said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And no other post-World War II president faced a powerful Asian adversary like today’s China: large, resourceful, indignant, and determined to claim the central regional position.Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2022
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The audience cheers at the right moments, and Costner has the appropriate indignant fervor.Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
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Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Leanna Lenee, the fiancée of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, is setting the record straight after social media users accused her of being annoyed at him for taking pictures with fans.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The pair ended up shoving each other, with Ait-Nouri clearly furious before Wolves head of goalkeeping Neil Cutler and reserve goalkeeper Dan Bentley jumped between the pair and tried to shove Ait-Nouri away.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was out shopping in London this week when he and his entourage were seemingly targeted by an angry mob that, according to reports, were furious over his support for Israel.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Nicole has got this mad playfulness as a performer.Marley Marius, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The first-year director of sports performance is a culture-setting strength coach, mad sports scientist and vocal advocate for her athletes.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Russian drones were also reported to have entered Latvian and Romanian airspace in September, while Poland was forced to scramble fighter jets last week when Russia conducted ballistic and cruise missile strikes on western Ukraine.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Streets in the capital Kyiv remained largely empty Friday morning as Ukraine’s air force warned of the threat of ballistic and cruise missiles potentially targeting parts of the country.Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Angered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angered. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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