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.