infuriation
/in,fjuəri'eiʃn/
Definition
Noun: A state or feeling of extreme anger; intense fury or rage. It describes the emotional condition of being infuriated.
Usage
This noun refers to the powerful emotional reaction itself. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe a state of extreme anger, often provoked by a specific cause.
Examples
- The constant delays were a source of great infuriation for the passengers.
- She could barely contain her infuriation at the unfair accusation.
- His careless remark caused widespread infuriation among the staff.
Advanced Usage
- "To one's infuriation": This phrase is used to indicate that something causes someone to feel this intense anger.
- To her utter infuriation, the package she had been waiting for was delivered to the wrong address.
Variants and Related Words
- Infuriate (verb): To make someone extremely angry.
- His arrogant attitude infuriated his colleagues.
- Infuriated (adjective): Feeling or showing extreme anger.
- She was infuriated by the lack of progress.
- Fury (noun): Wild or violent anger (a close synonym, often more intense).
- Exasperation (noun): A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance (similar but often implies frustration mixed with anger).
Synonyms
- Fury
- Rage
- Wrath
- Ire
Antonyms
- Delight
- Pleasure
- Calm
- Satisfaction
Noun
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a feeling of intense anger
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