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- Dictionaryire/ˈʌɪə/
noun
- 1. anger: "the plans provoked the ire of conservationists"
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noun [ U ] formal uk / aɪə r/ us / aɪr / Add to word list. anger: Petty restrictions easily raised / aroused the ire of such a creative artist. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Anger and displeasure. acrimony. anger. animus. annoyance. bad feeling. flap. fuss. get the hump idiom. gorge. grit your teeth idiom. grudge. hard feelings idiom
Ire is a noun that means intense and usually openly displayed anger. It can also be a verb meaning to arouse anger or a short form of Ireland. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.
Ire comes almost directly from the Latin word for anger, ira. While it means pretty much the same thing, ire usually stems from a specific grievance, rather than just general irritation with the world. And if you provoke someone's ire, you're probably going to feel their wrath.
IRE is a noun that means anger or resentment. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.
IRE can mean intense anger or wrath, or it can be an abbreviation for Ireland. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of IRE from Dictionary.com.
Ire is a noun meaning anger or wrath, often used in formal contexts. It can also be an abbreviation for Ireland. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of ire.
ire is a noun that means anger, especially in formal or literary contexts. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples of how to use it in sentences, and find synonyms and word origin.
