anger

Everyday

1. Anger is the strong feeling you have when you think something is unfair, wrong or hurtful, which can make you want to shout or hit. tree →
2. To anger someone means to make them angry. tree →

In the lessons

In lessons about feelings, anger is a normal feeling; what matters is what you do with it. Good ways to handle anger: stop and breathe slowly, count to ten, walk away, talk about it, draw or move your body; hitting, breaking things or hurting with words is not okay. In stories anger often causes conflict and is shown by red faces, clenched fists and shouting. Phrases: in anger, full of anger, anger management, shake with anger.

Examples

• She felt anger when someone broke her model. tree →
• Count to ten when you feel anger rising. tree →
• He shouted in anger, then said sorry. tree →
• Anger is a normal feeling, but hitting is not okay. tree →
• His face went red with anger. tree →
• Talking to someone can help with anger. tree →
• The unfair rule angered the whole class. tree →
• Take deep breaths to calm your anger. tree →
• The Lion felt a flash of anger. tree →

Note

«Anger» is the noun (the feeling); «angry» is the adjective (I am angry). Say «I am angry», not «I am anger». Not to be confused with «danger» or «hunger». Anger that is often very strong or scary is something to talk about with a trusted adult.

In Jewish tradition

The anger of the LORD "kindled" means God's strong displeasure when Israel sins, often followed by punishment.

Interpretation. The commentators say that speaking of God's anger is a human way of talking, because God has no feelings like ours. It shows that wrongdoing matters.

Examples

• And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and He departed. (Torah NUM.12.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD'S anger was kindled in that day, and He swore, saying: (Torah NUM.32.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Israel joined himself unto the Baal of Peor; and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. (Torah NUM.25.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• Hath He in anger shut up his compassions?' Selah (Writings PSA.77.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to all generations? (Writings PSA.85.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• And who can abide in the fierceness of His anger? (Prophets NAM.1.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«Anger» is the noun (the feeling); «angry» is the adjective (I am angry). Say «I am angry», not «I am anger». Not to be confused with «danger» or «hunger». Anger that is often very strong or scary is something to talk about with a trusted adult.