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an·ger

anger

pronunciation:: aeng gr
features:: Word History, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition:	Anger is a strong feeling you have when someone treats you in a bad way or when people do something you think is very wrong or not fair. Sometimes you feel anger when very bad things happen. When David said mean things to Lauren, she felt a lot of anger. similar words: bitterness

Word History

The word anger comes from an early Icelandic word meaning "grief."

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	broader categories that include anger
	emotion, feeling
	some actions involving anger
	argue, growl, yell
	some actions that cause anger
	annoy, scold
	some reactions to anger
	excuse, forgive
	without anger
	friendly

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