ire

noun
UK: /ˈaɪər/
US: /ˈaɪər/

  1. Anger, especially when strongly expressed.

    1. His ire rose quickly.
    2. The politician's speech provoked the ire of many voters due to its controversial nature.

Synonyms

anger vexation irritation wrath indignation rage fury
ire verb

  1. To make angry; enrage.

    1. It ires me greatly.
    2. The constant delays really ire the project team, causing frustration and decreased productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ire" is /ˈaɪər/ in British English and /ˈaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ire": anger, vexation, irritation, wrath, indignation, rage, fury.

Example usage of "ire": "His ire rose quickly.". More examples on the page.