in anger
With the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponentWith the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent; in combat, rather than in peacetime training.
» I spoke to Tom in anger.
Ich habe im Zorn mit Tom gesprochen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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3 senses(especially)With the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent; in combat, rather than in peacetime training.
The Napier of Magdala Battery never fired a shot in anger: it never engaged in combat.
In a real situation, rather than only in theory or as part of practice or learning.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, anger.
Examples
49 sentencesI spoke to Tom in anger.
deIch habe im Zorn mit Tom gesprochen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
He ran out of the room in anger.
ruОн в гневе выбежал из комнаты. — Selena777
deEr rannte wütend aus dem Zimmer. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
She went out of the room in anger.
deWütend ging sie aus dem Zimmer. — Sudajaengi
He banged the door in anger.
All the other boys stared at Tom in anger.