turn angry
Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words
Suggests a sudden or noticeable change to an angry state.
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Examples (10)
- He suddenly turned angry when she mentioned his ex-wife.
- His expression, which had been calm, quickly turned angry.
- The boss tends to turn angry if deadlines are not met.
- Be careful with your words; he'll turn angry if you criticize his work.
- I watched his face turn angry as he read the letter.
- Despite trying to stay calm, she turned angry at the unfair accusation.
- Why did he turn so angry all of a sudden?
- The peaceful crowd turned angry after the inflammatory speech.
- Her voice turned angry as she recounted the betrayal.
- You'll see a friendly dog turn angry if it feels threatened.