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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cynical -
Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.
After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.
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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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rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
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irate -
Angry and displeased
When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.
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fierce -
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him
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outcry -
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.
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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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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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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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besmirch -
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something
The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.
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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.
