A2 — Elementarynoun
rabbia
anger
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
iracollerafuroresdegnoirritazione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calmaserenitàpacetranquillitàplacidità
Usage note
'Rabbia' is common anger. 'Ira' and 'collera' are stronger, more literary. 'Furore' is rage/fury. 'Sdegno' is indignant anger. 'Irritazione' is mild irritation.
Example
"La rabbia gli impediva di parlare chiaramente."
"Anger prevented him from speaking clearly."
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