Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raise the ire of
idiom
/reɪz ðə aɪər əv/
Definition
To provoke anger or strong displeasure in someone.
Examples
- The politician’s controversial remarks raised the ire of the public.
- He didn’t mean to raise the ire of his boss with his careless comments.
- By ignoring the warnings, they raised the ire of the environmental activists.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe the act of causing someone to become very angry or upset by one’s actions or words.
Synonyms
- provoke anger
- incite rage
- anger
- irritate
