C2
anger vs angst vs rage
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| angernoun/ˈæŋ.ɡər/ | Meaning a strong feeling of being upset and wanting to shout or hurt someone | Goes with control your anger | Example He found it hard to control his anger when the driver hit his car. |
| angstnoun/ɑːŋst/ | Meaning a strong feeling of worry about your life, your future or the world | Goes with teenage angst | Example There's a lot of angst among graduates about finding a decent job. |
| ragenoun/reɪdʒ/ | Meaning very strong anger that is difficult to control | Goes with fly into a rage | Example He slammed the door in a rage and drove off. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Try to control your in front of the kids.