other words for anger

boiling

• angry.
• enraged.
• fuming.
• furious.
• incensed.
• indignant.
• infuriated.
• mad.

• acrimony.
• annoyance.
• antagonism.
• enmity.
• fury.
• impatience.
• rage.
• violence.

1 irate, incensed, enraged, infuriated, furious, mad; provoked, irritated.

Some common synonyms of anger are fury, indignation, ire, rage, and wrath.

Irritable, testy, touchy, irascible are adjectives meaning easily upset, offended, or angered. Irritable means easily annoyed or bothered, and it implies cross and snappish behavior: an irritable clerk, rude and hostile; Impatient and irritable, he was constantly complaining.

Here are four things to avoid saying:

1. “It’s not a big deal. Don’t worry about it.”
2. “Just think positive.” If only it were that easy!
3. “Stop being so emotional (or sensitive or dramatic).” Some people are highly sensitive to emotional events, and that’s just how they are.
4. “You need to be more rational.”

Calm Them Down

1. Listen to them and acknowledge their pain. This automatically has a calming influence.
2. Ask questions that make them engage their rational mind. Literally make them stop and think.
3. Encourage them to observe themselves. 7-11 Breathing is perfect for this.
4. Take them out for a walk.

Don’t force them to “see the positives” too quickly. Don’t tell them how “it’s going to be better” too quickly. Don’t tell them how to fix it too quickly (most likely they’re not ready for the solution)…Giving space and time means:

1. Listen.
2. Accept silences.
3. Let them cry / be angry / complain.

How to Comfort Someone Who’s Sad/Crying

1. “Witness” their feelings.
2. Affirm that their feelings make sense.
3. Show the person you understand their feelings, and facilitate the deepening of his or her own understanding of them.
4. Don’t minimize their pain or try to cheer them up.
5. Offer physical affection if appropriate.

Here are 10 things to say instead of stop crying:

• It’s OK if you’re sad.
• I know this is hard.
• I am here for you if you need me.
• Tell me what is making you feel sad.
• I see you and I hear you.
• I am listening to you.

Someone crying often doesn’t need anything except someone to be with them. Crying can be quite healthy for our immune system. And by the way, hugging or touching a crying person may act the same way that the tissue does, to unintentionally stifle the person’s feelings.

The tight squeeze is to let you know how much he is into you. A tight hug from a guy can also mean after a long tiring day, he just wants to feel your warmth. Or, in amidst troubles, he is seeking silent assurance and encouragement from you.