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Learn “Irate

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Irate

adjective/eye-RATE/

Extremely angry.

Coach was irate when half the team turned up late for the final.

Irate hides 'ire', an old word for anger — an irate person is full of fiery ire.

Use for very strong anger, well beyond just 'annoyed' or 'cross'.