Synonyms for

Ire

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

Definition

Ire means anger or rage.

Synonyms & similar words

anger wrath choler ira anger wrath fury outrage resentment indignation exasperation irritation annoyance rage temper hostility animosity hatred enmity bitterness spite malice vexation displeasure

Synonyms by register

Formal

anger wrath indignation resentment

Informal

madness rage fury annoyance

Literary

choller umbrage huff

Antonyms

calmness peace serenity tranquility pleasure joy happiness

Common collocations

  • great ire
  • mounting ire
  • suppressed ire
  • uncontrollable ire
  • smoldering ire
  • voice his ire
  • express his ire
  • stir up ire

Word family

noun ire
adjective irate

Usage note

Ire is a formal word for anger, often implying a strong, righteous indignation. It is less common in everyday conversation than 'anger' or 'fury'.

Example sentences

  1. She couldn't control her ire when she saw the mess in the room.
  2. His ire was directed at the driver who cut him off in traffic.
  3. The coach's ire was obvious when he saw the team's poor performance.
  4. The customer's ire was understandable after waiting in line for an hour.
  5. The politician's speech was filled with ire towards his opponents.

Quotes

  • 'Beware the fury of a patient man.' - John Dryden
  • 'Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.' - Elizabeth I
  • 'It's not the feeling of anger that gets us into trouble, it's what we do with it.' - Joanne Kathleen Rowling

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