anger

rabbia, ira

Forte sentimento davanti a qualcosa di sbagliato o ingiusto, che può far venire voglia di urlare o fare male.

In inglese semplice: A strong feeling that something is wrong or unfair, which can make you want to shout or hurt someone.

• His anger was clear.
• She struggled to control her anger.
• There was widespread anger over the new charges.

Come si usa: anger at someone/something (He expressed anger at the decision.); anger over something (There was anger over the school’s closure.)

Sinonimi: rage, fury

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: anger at someone, anger over something, express anger

far arrabbiare, irritare

Provocare rabbia in qualcuno perché qualcosa gli sembra sbagliato o ingiusto.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel strongly upset because something seems wrong or unfair.

• His rude words angered me.
• The decision has angered local residents.
• It angers her when people waste food.

Sinonimi: infuriate, enrage

Contrari: pacify

Espressioni comuni: anger someone, easily anger someone, anger local residents, anger the public