become angry

Frequency: 7.818.4 per million words

Describes the process of starting to feel angry, often used in more formal contexts.

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Examples (10)

  • When he heard the verdict, he slowly became angry.
  • The public became angry after the new tax laws were announced.
  • She tried to remain calm, but you could see her start to become angry.
  • It is a common trigger for him to become angry when his authority is questioned.
  • If the demands are not met, the shareholders will become increasingly angry.
  • By the end of the negotiation, he had become visibly angry with the lack of progress.
  • The chairman becomes angry whenever the topic of budget cuts is raised.
  • After listening to the false accusations, the normally placid politician became angry.
  • I rarely become angry, but this level of incompetence is unacceptable.
  • One should be careful not to provoke the director, as he is known to become angry very quickly.