choler

noun

ˈkä-lər How to pronounce choler (audio)
Definition of cholernext
1
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something he felt his choler rising and choked back an angry reply

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2
as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience the boss's reputation for choler made many employees reluctant to ask questions

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Recent Examples of choler The medical theory at the time was none other than the four humours of ancient medicine — whereby the blood, phlegm, black bile, and choler in your body supposedly dictated your physical and psychological well being. — Mina Seçkin, refinery29.com, 17 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choler
  1. anger
  2. irritability
  3. indignation
  4. aggression
  5. rage
  6. fury
  7. wrath
  8. outrage
Noun
  • Many of his supporters harbor deep frustration and anger at the American for-profit healthcare system.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Schore makes a similar distinction when discussing workplace anger.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Hunger can amplify low moods, irritability and worry, which is not what any nervous child needs before walking into a new classroom.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Psychological withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety and irritability, dependence and insomnia.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • Mind you, Miss Manners agrees with your indignation at this fraudulent maneuver.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • And Anne Hathaway, in a bravura performance, situates Penelope on an emotional precipice, caught between indecision and indignation, between yearning for her husband and a palpable disgust with the alternatives.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement in 2024 that pledged mutual aid if either country faced aggression.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • End the war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq forever.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • In 2024, the artist added a fifth video, Keening, addressing collective mourning and rage after October 7, 2023, in which Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 more hostage.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Furious at seeing piles of dead bodies, Wolverine unlocks a rage ability where his devastating attacks do even more damage.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Larson never concealed his fury at facing a challenger in a primary — a common occurrence in most states.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The development was met with private fury from several higher-ups at EFL clubs, with those growing club losses cited.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Cree Summer joined Rugrats in its second season, voicing Susie Carmichael, an ally who often protects the tots from Angelica’s wrath.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Today, District 24, now a smaller district with more people, still suffers the same wrath.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • However, viewers reacted to his video about the incident, often with outrage.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Carrington may well receive some discipline from the league, but imagine the widespread outrage from WNBA media, players, coaches, and league staff if the situation was reversed?
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of outrage

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“Choler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choler. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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