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Common collocations with angry in American Collocation

angry adjective

US /ˈæŋɡri/

very

bitterly
extremely
furiously
particularly
really
so
very

I was very angry about the decision.

rather

a little
pretty
quite
rather

He read it out, and at first I was shocked, and then quite angry.

becoming more angry

increasingly

The majority of developing countries are increasingly angry that development issues are being sidelined.

with good reason

justifiably
justly
rightly
understandably

Members are quite rightly angry about these job cuts and fearful for their future job prospects.

group of people

crowd
demonstrators
mob
protesters

Two soldiers were killed by an angry mob.

shout

outburst
rant
shout

Later she was sorry for her angry outburst at her parents.

protest

demonstration
protest

There were many angry protests and the dispute reached the national newspapers.

reaction

feeling
mood
reaction
response

His appointment as Bishop stirred angry reaction amongst other priests and the laity of the Church.

sound of your voice

tone
voice

I was instantly hailed by the chief’s deputy, who in an angry voice brought me to a halt.

appear
become
feel
get
grow
look
remain
seem
sound
stay

His face was bright red and he sounded really angry.

rather angry

aggressive
annoyed
irritable

I have been feeling a bit angry and irritable.

sad

depressed
sad

I’m very sad, and angry at those responsible.

upset

disappointed
distressed
frustrated
upset

And the Institution at large has felt angry and frustrated by what they saw and heard.

confused

confused
shocked

They may feel confused, angry and ashamed.

afraid

anxious
frightened
scared
worried

Avoid handling cats that are frightened or angry.

feeling dislike

bitter
jealous
resentful

I am so angry and bitter towards him for destroying my life and our marriage.