Anger
Anger noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.
Usage example: managed to stifle his anger when the receptionist put him on hold for the third time
Pet
Pet noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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While Anakin's passion and anger are associated with fire, Padme (his Morality Pet) is associated with water.
Source: Fire/Water Juxtaposition -
Pet the Dog: Ed takes Christopher to the zoo on the weekend to apologise for hitting him in anger.
- Torments Selkie with the idea she'll never be adopted (before Todd does, which sends her into hysterical anger), and introduces her to a new kid as the school's 'pet monster'.
Source: Webcomic / Selkie
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