Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pent-up anger
phrase
/pɛnt ʌp ˈæŋɡər/

Definition
A strong feeling of anger that has been suppressed or held back for a period of time.

Examples
- After weeks of stress at work, she felt a surge of pent-up anger that she needed to release.
- His pent-up anger finally erupted during the team meeting.
- It’s important to find healthy ways to manage pent-up anger before it becomes overwhelming.

Meaning
Pent-up anger refers to the emotional state of being angry but not expressing that anger, which can build up internally and lead to frustration or explosive outbursts when finally released.

Synonyms
- repressed anger
- suppressed rage
- unexpressed frustration
- coiled fury