ire Definition
anger, especially that of a righteous or vengeful nature.
Using ire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His ire was directed at the government's handling of the crisis.
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The decision to cancel the concert has sparked the ire of fans.
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She could barely contain her ire when she heard the news.
ire Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ire
Example
He stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon.
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When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he came in with a face like thunder.
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She's been in a temper all day, snapping at everyone who comes near her.
Origins of ire
from Old English īr, īre, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse īrar 'ire, anger'
Summary: ire in Brief
'Ire' [aɪr] refers to anger, especially of a righteous or vengeful nature. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'His ire was directed at the government's handling of the crisis,' but can also be used informally, such as 'She could barely contain her ire when she heard the news.' Other phrases include 'in high dudgeon,' meaning in a state of indignation or annoyance, and 'with a face like thunder,' meaning looking extremely angry or upset.
