as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire
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as in to anger
to make angry
nothing ires him more than having to wait for his dinner
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Recent Examples of ire
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Pam's ire seemed to stem from not being a person in her own right.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Paul Weiss drew Trump’s ire not for anything sports related but largely because of former law firm partner—and former federal prosecutor—Mark Pomerantz.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The switch-up earned him the praise of President Donald Trump but the ire of prominent Democrats.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
His ire towards Katia Itzel García wasn’t a good look, not least because one of her decisions correctly spotted a Jonathan David slip.
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
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As the situation unfolds, Republicans are caught in a delicate balancing act, wary of angering Trump while addressing the growing backlash against his trade policies.—
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Other nations, angered by the new American tariffs, will impose their own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, reducing the sales of America’s most internationally competitive companies.—
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Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.—
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Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.—
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And Democrats bet that Mr. Musk would infuriate their voters more than Mr. Trump’s endorsement would benefit Judge Schimel.—
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Crook told police the woman driving the Tesla had bumped his truck when opening her car door, infuriating him.—
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Video of the incident quickly circulated online and sparked outrage, with family members and neighbors questioning why police did not do more to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal weapons.—
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
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Rick is enraged, and finds Jim happily taking a photograph with his wife, Sritala (Lek Patravadi), and the three galpals on vacation.—
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While Yoon’s failure to deliver noticeable economic gains estranged this cohort, the manner of his removal still enrages his base, which has been galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.—
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Rather than working himself into a fury with alcohol, Lennon became more demonstrably affectionate and embraced the act of embracing.—
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The red end credits fit Gemma's shock and fury perfectly.—
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Male rage, particularly on display in parts of the manosphere, has been steadily rising.—
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Also, the trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.—
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“Ire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ire. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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