anger definitions
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- 1 anger /ˈæŋgɚ/ noun. 1 anger. /ˈæŋgɚ/. noun. Learner's definition of ANGER. [noncount] : a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad : the feeling that makes someone want to hurt other people, to shout, etc. : the feeling of being angry. He couldn't hide his anger with/at us. You could hear the anger in his voice.
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Anger Anger is used as a protective mechanism to cover up fear, hurt or sadness. Anger becomes the predominant feeling behaviorally, cognitively, and physiologically when a person makes the conscious choice to take action to immediately stop the threatening behavior of another outside force.
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anger Anger, fury, indignation, rage imply deep and strong feelings aroused by injury, injustice, wrong, etc. Anger is the general term for a sudden violent displeasure: a burst of anger. Indignation implies deep and justified anger: indignation at cruelty or against corruption. Rage is vehement anger: rage at being frustrated.
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Definition of 'anger' SYNONYMY NOTE: anger is broadly applicable to feelings of resentful or revengeful displeasure; , indignation implies righteous anger aroused by what seems unjust, mean, or insulting; , rage suggests a violent outburst of anger in which self-control is lost; , fury implies a frenzied rage that borders on madness; , ire, chiefly a literary word, ...
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- In other words, wet dreams are not a problem, outside of the embarrassment and the mess. 200-300 years ago, it was common to diagnose men who experienced wet dreams with spermatorrhea or seminal weakness, with some cultures going so far as to treat these men with castration.
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Rage (emotion) Rage (emotion) Rage (often called fury or frenzy) is a feeling of intense, violent, or growing anger. It is sometimes associated with the fight-or-flight response, and is often activated in response to being in the presence of a threat.
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resentment Synonym Discussion of huff. offense, resentment, umbrage, pique, dudgeon, huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity. offense implies hurt displeasure. ⟨takes deep offense at racial slurs⟩ resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.
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Rage (emotion) Rage is a feeling of intense, violent, or growing anger. It is sometimes associated with the fight-or-flight response, and is often activated in response to being in the presence of a threat. The phrase thrown into a fit of rage expresses the immediate nature of rage that occurs from extended exposure to a threat. If left unchecked, rage may lead to violence against the threat.
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- Anger on its own is just an emotion — not negative, not positive, but just an emotion. Like all emotions it has its own energy and its own experience that unfolds in your body. Anger affects the mind as well as the body. It may show up in your body as clenched fists or jaw, a flushed face, a racing heart; you may feel your blood is boiling, and/or that your breathing becomes faster. Everyone has experienced anger and it can range from a mild annoyance to furious rage.
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- What is aggression? Aggression is a behavior characterized by strong self-assertion with hostile or harmful tones. Under some circumstances, aggression may be a normal reaction to a threat. Alternatively, it may be abnormal, unprovoked or reactive behavior (intermittent explosive disorder). Anger, confusion, discomfort, fear, overstimulation and tiredness can lead to aggressive reactions.
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violence Definition of violence. 1  1a : the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroyb : an instance of violent treatment or procedure. 2  2 : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : outrage.
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rage Definition of rage. 1  1a : violent and uncontrolled angerb : a fit of violent wrathc archaic : insanity. 2  2 : violent action (as of wind or sea) 3  3 : an intense feeling : passion.  4 : a fad pursued with intense enthusiasm was all the rage.
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resentment offense, resentment, umbrage, pique, dudgeon, huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity. offense implies hurt displeasure. takes deep offense at racial slurs; resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will. harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother
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- Basically, Emotion can be defined as a manifestation of the emotional life, usually accompanied by a pleasurable or painful state of consciousness. Emotion is a disorder of variable duration, an imbalance. The disorder is sometimes violent, and increases movements (anger, excitement), or, alternatively, a motion to stop (or fear “thunderbolt” in love). The emotion is sometimes an exciting, sometimes a narcotic.
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fury LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of fury is uncontrolled fierceness or extreme and wild anger. When you catch your spouse lying to you, become really mad and start throwing dishes, which is an example of fury.
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INDIGNATION Noun. 1. indignation-a feeling of righteous anger. outrage. anger, ire, choler-a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance. dudgeon, high dudgeon-a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon').
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- Anger spreading through me like a malignant tumor —Isabel Allende; Angers … crippling, like a fit —May Sarton; The anger [of a crowd of people] shot up like an explosion —H. E. Bates; Anger … smoldered within her like an unwholesome fire —Charles Dickens; Anger … spreading like a fever along my shoulders and back —Philip Levine
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- For other uses, see Aggressive (disambiguation). Aggression is overt, often harmful, social interaction with the intention of inflicting damage or other unpleasantness upon another individual. It may occur either in retaliation or without provocation. In humans, frustration due to blocked goals can cause aggression.
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offense of·fense. n. 1. a. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. b. The state of being offended. 2. a. A violation or infraction of a moral or social code; a transgression or sin.
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What does the Bible say about resentment? Resentment is often a reaction to being insulted or having one’s errors or weaknesses exposed. Resentment can be directed at an action, a statement, or a person—often, an authority figure, such as a parent, a teacher, or God. Resentment is the cheapest and least legitimate form of anger. It is all emotion and no strength. Resentment can be sparked by perceived unfair treatment by another person.
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- Define anger. anger synonyms, anger pronunciation, anger translation, English dictionary definition of anger. n. A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. v. an·gered , an·ger·ing , an·gers v. tr. To make angry; enrage or provoke. v. intr. To become angry: She...
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- The Mental Health Foundation2, a UK charity, says that anger is one of the most basic human emotions. Experts say anger is a primary, natural emotion with functional survival value, which we all experience from time to time.
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Hatred For the video game, see Hatred (video game). Hatred or hate is a deep and extreme emotional dislike. It can be directed against individuals, groups, entities, objects, behaviors, or ideas. Hatred is often associated with feelings of anger, disgust and a disposition towards hostility.
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anger If you want to scream and kick, you’re feeling anger. Anger is a powerful emotion that people feel from time to time when someone or something frustrates or annoys them. One of the roots of anger is the Greek word ankhone for a strangling, which is a perfect description of the way anger actually feels. Indeed, anger can make you feel like strangling someone.
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- anger. 1  a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire. 2  Chiefly British Dialect. pain or smart, as of a sore. 3  Obsolete. 4  to arouse anger or wrath in. 5  Chiefly British Dialect. to cause to smart; inflame. 6  to become angry: He angers with little provocation.
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What to expect from Jon Grudenâs offense in his return to the Raiders How much will Jon Gruden change his offense in his return to the NFL? (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) As Jon Gruden is formally announced Tuesday in Oakland as the new head coach of the Raiders, attention will turn to just how much he has changed since he last coached in the league. Much has been made of his sub-.500 record after winning the Super Bowl in the 2002 season, as he failed to win another playoff game with Tampa Bay.