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tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

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seethe - To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.

Jerry seethed with anger when he found out that he was the only person in his class that wasn't invited to the party.

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tirade - A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.

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gnash - To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger

Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.

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hothead - Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first

Jack's nature was to be a hothead, and his therapist told him he must learn to act strategically and deliberately, or he might do things he would always regret.

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admonish - To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.

The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.

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glower - To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl

Ron glowered at Ben when Ben criticized the mayor of Ron's home town.

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wrath - Great anger that results in a desire to punish

Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.

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malicious - Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.

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furious - Being full of intense anger

Bill was furious that the electric company shut off his electricity by mistake even though he had paid the bill.

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sever - Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.

After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.

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outrage - A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.

The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.