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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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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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expulsion - The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.

The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.

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denounce - To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.

Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.

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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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wrath - Great anger that results in a desire to punish

Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.

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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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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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fuming - Feeling, showing, or expressing great anger.

Though he made a reservation for the restaurant days in advance, when he arrived they said they had no room for him, and he left fuming.

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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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outburst - A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger

Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.