Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provoke the ire of
Phrase
prəˈvoʊk ði ˈaɪər ʌv
Definition
To cause someone to become very angry.
Examples
- The politician’s remarks provoked the ire of many voters.
- His decision to cut funding for the program provoked the ire of local community leaders.
- She did not mean to provoke the ire of her colleagues with her comments.
Meaning
When someone provokes the ire of another, they are inciting strong feelings of anger or annoyance in that person, often through their words or actions.
Synonyms
- anger
- infuriate
- irritate
- enrage
- upset
