Synonyms for

Angered

Verb / ˈæŋgɜ:d / Another word for angered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make someone feel angry

Synonyms & similar words

furious maddened anger infuriated seered enraged infuriated enraged outraged furious incensed exasperated irritated annoyed offended provoked vexed aggravated maddened displeased disgruntled miffed irked

Synonyms by register

Formal

incensed exasperated irate indignant

Informal

mad pissed off riled up bent out of shape

Literary

enraged wrathful furious

Antonyms

calm pleased happy content satisfied joyful delighted

Common collocations

  • deeply angered
  • suddenly angered
  • angered by the decision
  • visibly angered
  • angered the crowd
  • angered the public
  • angered the opposition

Word family

noun anger
verb anger
adjective angry
adverb angrily

Usage note

Angered is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'anger'. It describes a state of being made angry.

Example sentences

  1. She was angered by his rude behavior.
  2. The noise from the construction site angered the residents.
  3. The coach's decision to bench him angered the player.
  4. The customer was angered by the poor service.
  5. The news report about the corruption scandal angered the public.

Quotes

  • When anger rises, think of the consequences. - Confucius
  • For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. - Buddha

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