as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire
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as in to anger
to make angry
nothing ires him more than having to wait for his dinner
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Recent Examples of ire
Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The show has often been considered to be mocking conservatives, MAGA and people on the right, in sketches that poke fun at President Donald Trump and his supporters, which has long drawn the ire of these groups online.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
However, Chisholm pinned the blame squarely on Garcia, who had drawn the ire of Yankees fans for his comments about New York in the series.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
In a vote on Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill Republicans have celebrated but that has drawn the ire of voting rights groups and most congressional Democrats.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Although widely credited with launching Bieber’s career as a teen phenom (with the backing of Usher), Braun’s Svengali-like guidance drew some ire from the general public, and even more so in recent years as struggles unique to child stars have been exposed in the media.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The show has often been considered to be mocking conservatives, MAGA and people on the right, in sketches that poke fun at President Donald Trump and his supporters, which has long drawn the ire of these groups online.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
However, Chisholm pinned the blame squarely on Garcia, who had drawn the ire of Yankees fans for his comments about New York in the series.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
In a vote on Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill Republicans have celebrated but that has drawn the ire of voting rights groups and most congressional Democrats.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ire
Noun
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This week, President Donald Trump froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, angering members of the Elbow Patch Mafia around America.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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That meeting angered Israeli officials, and reportedly Dermer in particular.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University was among the first colleges to face the wrath of Donald Trump, whose administration canceled $400 million of funding and arrested two student protesters.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Khan has faced the wrath of India’s Hindu right.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Image On the left, the governor’s decision to engage with Mr. Kirk has infuriated Mr. Newsom’s allies.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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For many out-of-network doctors, payments lower than their invoices are an infuriating part of doing business.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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Italy has halted talks on a potential $1.5 billion deal for secure government communications amid outrage over threats to cut off Ukraine’s access to Starlink.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rick is enraged, and finds Jim happily taking a photograph with his wife, Sritala (Lek Patravadi), and the three galpals on vacation.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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While Yoon’s failure to deliver noticeable economic gains estranged this cohort, the manner of his removal still enrages his base, which has been galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rather than working himself into a fury with alcohol, Lennon became more demonstrably affectionate and embraced the act of embracing.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The red end credits fit Gemma's shock and fury perfectly.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Ire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ire. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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