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ire

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /aɪr/ · UK /aɪə/

ire means: Strong anger, especially toward someone who has offended you.

noun

STRONG ANGERC1

Strong anger, especially toward someone who has offended you.

  • His rude reply drew her ire.
  • The proposal aroused the ire of local residents.
  • Officials faced public ire after closing the park.

Similar words: anger, wrath

Common phrases: draw someone’s ire, arouse someone’s ire, public ire

Questions about ire

What does ire mean?

Strong anger, especially toward someone who has offended you.

What is ire in other languages?

Türkçe: öfke · Español: ira · Français: colère · Deutsch: Zorn · Italiano: ira · 日本語: 怒り

How do you pronounce ire?

In American English /aɪr/; in British English /aɪə/.

How do you use ire in a sentence?

His rude reply drew her ire. The proposal aroused the ire of local residents.

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