# anger vs answer

> 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.

### answer
*noun · IPA /ˈɑːn.sə/ · frequency rank #687*
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

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