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Irate

Verb / aɪˈreɪt / Another word for irate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing extreme anger; furious

Synonyms & similar words

ireful angry furious incensed enraged livid outraged infuriated mad irate wrathful resentful aggravated annoyed exasperated irritated provoked raging seething fuming irate

Example sentences

  1. He was irate when he found out someone had stolen his lunch.
  2. The customer became irate when her order was incorrect.
  3. The teacher was irate with the students for not doing their homework.
  4. Irate protesters filled the streets demanding justice.
  5. His irate reaction surprised everyone in the room.

Quotes

  • Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. - Mark Twain
  • When anger rises, think of the consequences. - Confucius
  • Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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