ire
1 Americannoun
abbreviation
abbreviation
noun
Other Word Forms
- ireful adjective
- irefully adverb
- irefulness noun
- ireless adjective
Etymology
Origin of ire
1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin īra anger
Example Sentences
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For many locals, their initial fear was quietened by the knowledge that the missing man's ire was directed at authorities, Alpine Shire Deputy Mayor Sarah Nicholas told the BBC.
From BBC
Discord is pushing back plans to start verifying the age of all users in March after weeks of user ire.
From BBC
The effort has drawn ire from some employees who argue that more immediate operational needs should take priority.
On social media, however, Fanatics and Rubin remain targets of fans’ ire.
From Los Angeles Times
One SCiLL class she raved about in particular has also attracted considerable ire.
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