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If we are to be true to the directions of AA, then: Yet they can lull us into a comfort with our anger, and we might try to live with rather than eradicate anger. These contradictions have much to be said for them. What is important is the manner in which we deal with our anger.Īnger can stimulate a person to great deeds that they would not otherwise perform. You tell us to get rid of anger, but we know that stuffing it inside of ourselves is not healthy. This negativity will corrode our very beingsspiritual(shutting out the sunlight of the Spirit), mental and physical (The medical profession knows well the impact of negative thinking upon common diseases such as stress, arthritis and ulcers.)īut, when we discuss with fellow AA's the need to get rid of anger, we hear a number of contradictory remarks, such as:Īnger is a natural human emotion. These distinctions make no difference in the long run. Some of them are outwardly observable (rage) and others smolder inside (resentment). They range from high intensity (hate) to low intensity (displeasure).
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Her words were full of hatred and resentment: indignation, bad feelings, anger, outraged spirit, ire, crossness, bad temper, dudgeon, huff, asperity, ill will, rancor acrimony, bitterness, acerbity, sourness, soreness, irritation, irritability pique, wounded pride, umbrage, offense, hurt feelings, displeasure animosity, animus, malice, vindictiveness, vengefulness, spite jealousy.Īll of these words, to put it mildly, describe negative feelings the alcoholic might have toward other people, ideas, or institutions. a feeling of displeasure or indignation at someone or something regarded as the cause of injury or insult pique irritation. I resent that remark!: feel bitter anger at, be indignant at, be provoked at, be in a huff about, be piqued at, view with dissatisfaction dislike, feel displeasure at, be offended at, take exception to, take amiss, take offense at, take umbrage at, be insulted by, be jealous of, bear a grudge against. to feel or show displeasure or indignation at from a sense of injury or insult. placate, appease, pacify, mollify, propitiate, calm, soothe please, delight, gladden, gratify. love, liking, fondness good will, peacefulness, mildness, amiability approval, acceptance, condonation calmness, equanimity pleasure, gratification forgiveness. I did not mean to anger you: infuriate, enrage, outrage, madden, incense, inflame, pique, rile, gall, nettle, chafe, ruffle, ex acerbate provoke, exasperate, vex, irritate, rankle, annoy, displease antagonize, embitter, cause ill feelings Informal make bad blood, ruffle one's feathers, get one's dander up. My anger grew as he continued his insults: rage, outrage, fury, wrath, ire, temper, gall, bile, choler, spleen, pique, dander indignation, resentment, exasperation, petulance, vexation, irritation, annoyance, displeasure, umbrage, disapprobation antagonism, animosity, hostility, hatred, enmity, acrimony ill temper, hot temper. a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong wrath. This little paper talks about synonyms of resentment, discusses their relationships, and quotes some 34 instances in which they appear in the Big Book or the 12 &12. Hopefully we get the point and take action as directed. It assures us that unless anger and resentment are removed from our minds, that we shall surely drink again.
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Our Big Book tells us that ".resentment is the number one offender", and "If we were to live, we had to be free of anger". I would've posted it in that thread but last time I did, the poster got angry (go figure). Teachers can feel free to print any list to give students or use in lessons.This is in response to "other" literature currently posted on the subject of Anger. The big book of words can be used by students so that they can reference any words on the website or what they read or hear. (adjective/adverb) - is used as a describing word To get a more detailed explanation of each click on each link. The big book of words uses the following grammar after each wordĪfter each word is listed you will see one of the following v, n or adj. How do I use this English book of words A to Z?Ĭlick on each letter of the alphabet to get the list of the idioms with an explanation of each. It is important not to try and remember the words, but just to use the list as a reference guide to help you. This lesson is the big list of words from A to Z of and definitions to help you, when you don't know the meaning of the word. What will I learn from the English lesson a list words from A to Z?
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