Anger and Ruffle

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

Ruffle is a synonym for anger in enrage topic. In some cases you can use "Ruffle" instead the word "Anger" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like become mad.

Nearby Words: angry, angered, angering

Ruffle

Ruffle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

Anger is a synonym for ruffle in upset topic. Sometimes you can use "Anger" instead the word "Ruffle" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as annoy.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

How words are described

genuine genuine anger genuine ruffle

Common collocations

animals anger animals ruffle animals
superiors anger superiors ruffle superiors
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