HIGH DUDGEON Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase high dudgeon. (close relations)
Definition of HIGH DUDGEON
Best Alternative Words for HIGH DUDGEON
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anger | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • the state of being angry • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • make angry • become angry | ||||||||
annoyance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • anger produced by some annoying irritation • an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating • something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||||
chagrin | nounn | |||||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
displeasure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something | ||||||||
exasperation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exasperated feeling of annoyance • actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) | ||||||||
fury | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense anger • (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals • state of violent mental agitation • the property of being wild or turbulent | ||||||||
indignation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger | ||||||||
irritation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • a sudden outburst of anger • (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation • the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland • an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||||
outrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger • a wantonly cruel act • a disgraceful event • the act of scandalizing verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will | ||||||||
pique | verbv | |||||||
noun • tightly woven fabric with raised cords • a sudden outburst of anger verb • cause to feel resentment or indignation | ||||||||
rage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense anger • a state of extreme anger • something that is desired intensely • violent state of the elements • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • be violent; as of fires and storms • feel intense anger | ||||||||
resentment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | ||||||||
umbrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of anger caused by being offended | ||||||||
vexation | nounn | |||||||
noun • anger produced by some annoying irritation • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||||
wrath | nounn | |||||||
noun • intense anger (usually on an epic scale) • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | ||||||||
dudgeon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon') |