# anger vs angler

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### anger
*noun · IPA /ˈæ̞ŋɡə/ · frequency rank #3,466*
A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.

### angler
*noun · IPA /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #35,184*
A person who fishes with a hook and line.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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