birse

noun

ˈbirs How to pronounce birse (audio)
Definition of birsenext
chiefly Scottish
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something as the lad's birse is fair up, it'd be best to leave him alone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birse
  1. anger
  2. indignation
  3. wrath
  4. outrage
  5. rage
  6. fury
  7. mood
  8. irritation
Noun
  • Recently, anger at this collateral damage, heightened by the fish shortage, has evolved into a political movement.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts anger foster care advocates and lawmakers.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of anger
Noun
  • There is no moment of indignation and no complaint to customer service.
    — Dvir Ginzburg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Each time the answer is a concoction of equal parts indignation, defense, agitation, and defiance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is demanding the release of four Salvadoran military personnel ambushed by an armed gang in Haiti, warning that the gangs would face his wrath if the men are not returned alive and unharmed.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While Brian rode off to war, Ellen reluctantly returned to Leoch, fully aware of the wrath awaiting her from Colum in particular.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • The attack sparked outrage in Israel, with Netanyahu traveling to the attack site and vowing to respond forcefully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The housing protests gathered pace last month, fueled by outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home of seven decades in downtown Madrid.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • Female rage became a lucrative entertainment category by making women’s anger legible as power.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Sharp lines and interesting dimensions were all the rage for Watts, who was dressed in a structured black-and-white gown from Roksanda’s spring 2027 collection.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • The North has previously reacted with fury to high-profile defections by its citizens, sometimes accusing South Korea of kidnapping them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … BIBLICAL BACKLASH — 'The Chosen' star faces swift fury after launching faith coalition backing Talarico.
    — , FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • In interiors, our Thames table gives a room a mood boost with its shiny finish; exactly what a single-material scheme needs.
    — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Forecasters describe the contest as exceptionally close, with limited independent polling, leaving uncertainty about whether the state’s political mood will produce a Democratic gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of mood
Noun
  • High levels of exposure can cause skin, eye and throat irritation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This formula pairs the retinoid with firming collagen peptides and niacinamide to offset potential irritation and improve elasticity.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritation
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“Birse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birse. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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