risk wrath

Frequency: 4.00.3 per million words

to do something that might make someone angry

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Examples (10)

  • He decided to speak his mind, even if it meant risking his boss's wrath.
  • The protesters were willing to risk the mayor's wrath to make their voices heard.
  • She knew that disagreeing with him would risk his wrath, but she felt compelled to.
  • Ignoring the ancient customs would risk the elders' wrath.
  • By challenging the king's decree, the knight chose to risk royal wrath.
  • Don't risk your teacher's wrath by submitting your assignment late.
  • He was prepared to risk his father's wrath for the sake of his love.
  • The company decided to go ahead with the controversial plan, knowing they would risk public wrath.
  • To protect his family, he was ready to risk the dragon's wrath.
  • Sometimes, standing up for what's right means you have to risk someone's wrath.