Choler (Noun)
Meaning 1
A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
A humor that was once believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irritability and anger.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 3
An irritable petulant feeling.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The toddler's tantrum was fueled by a growing choler that seemed to intensify as the hours passed.
- Her choler was apparent to everyone in the room as she scribbled furiously on her notepad.
- After a poor night's sleep, his choler was more prone to flare up at the slightest provocation.
- The politician's choler was well-documented, and her opponents often targeted this perceived weakness in debates.
- The infant's choler when denied a favorite toy was a sight to behold, complete with screaming and flailing.