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
Temper is a synonym for anger in rage topic. In some cases you can use "Temper" instead a noun "Anger", when it comes to topics like wrath, huff, annoyance, annoyed.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| open | open anger | open temper |
| real | real anger | real temper |
| constant | constant anger | constant temper |
| violent | violent anger | violent temper |
| Other adjectives: extreme, serious, quiet, fierce, quick, irrational, hot, general, explosive, said, uncontrollable, sudden. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Jerk with a Heart of Gold: In spite of her brittle attitude, heated temper and anger issues, Supergirl was the nicest and most considerate Red Lantern.
- Despite her temper and anger and terrible treatment by her, he's still attracted to that one aspect she has.
Source: Analysis / ThunderCats (2011) -
Tsundere: Ayumi, who is also a... Yandere: Ayumi really needs to improve her anger management... But if you think Ayumi's temper is serious, then look at Maika: you haven't seen temper yet.
Source: Manga / Magikano
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