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| hackle |
(pl.) the hairs on the back of the neck of certain animals, such as the dog, that become erect under provocation, as in anger. [1/3 definitions] |
| heat |
intensity of emotion; anger; passion; enthusiasm. [1/13 definitions] |
| hot |
showing or feeling anger or other violent emotion. [1/11 definitions] |
| howl |
to cry out loudly, as from sorrow, distress, anger, or the like. [1/8 definitions] |
| impudent |
tending to cause anger or irritation in others by bold disrespect. |
| inarticulate |
incapable of intelligible speech, as from anger or surprise. [1/5 definitions] |
| incendiary |
causing or capable of causing strife or anger; inflammatory. [1/7 definitions] |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| infuriating |
causing or tending to cause great irritation or anger. |
| irascible |
showing or marked by anger or irritability. [1/2 definitions] |
| irate |
caused or characterized by anger. [1/2 definitions] |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| irritate |
to anger or annoy. [2/4 definitions] |
| jaundice |
to render (one or one's judgment) unreliable, as by jealousy, anger, or prejudice. [1/3 definitions] |
| jaundiced |
feeling or showing jealousy, anger, prejudice, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| let off steam |
(informal) to express pent-up anger or frustration in speech or action. |
| livid |
very pale, as from fear or anger; ashen. [1/3 definitions] |
| look daggers at |
to look at with hostility or anger. |
| madness |
extreme anger or rage. [1/3 definitions] |
| make one's blood boil |
to provoke anger or resentment. |
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