Word
ire
US/ˈaɪɹ/
UK/ˈaɪə/
Definition
n. a very strong feeling of anger. It is a formal word used to describe someone who is extremely annoyed or furious.
n. intense anger or wrath. Often used in journalistic or literary contexts to describe public or official outrage.
Examples
“The new tax law drew the ire of local business owners.”
“The manager's decision to cut holiday bonuses drew the ire of the entire staff.”
“The government's refusal to address the housing crisis has sparked widespread ire among young voters, who feel their concerns are being systematically ignored by the ruling party.”
Examples
simple
“The new tax law drew the ire of local business owners.”
contextual
“The manager's decision to cut holiday bonuses drew the ire of the entire staff.”
complex
“The government's refusal to address the housing crisis has sparked widespread ire among young voters, who feel their concerns are being systematically ignored by the ruling party.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'draw', 'spark', 'arouse', or 'provoke'.
Real-World Examples
“Israel Strikes Air Base in Syria, Drawing Ire From the U.S.” “ABC in particular has repeatedly drawn Carr's ire.” Domains
Scan code
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