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rage - A very strong feeling of anger

After 20 years of dedicated work, the way Allen was let go from the company without any notice left him with a rage that he never really got over.

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despise - To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.

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brouhaha - A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.

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backlash - A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened

The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.

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vicious - Dangerously aggressive, cruel, and violent.

When I leave my house, I always go left to avoid my neighbor's vicious dog.

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fury - Wild or violent anger

When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.

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livid - Furiously angry

After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.

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rant - A spell of ranting; a tirade

His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.

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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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lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

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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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resentful - Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.

Cain felt very resentful when Abel's offerings were accepted more than his, but he obviously overreated when he killed Abel.