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see red in British English informal to become very angry See full dictionary entry for redsee red in American English Informal to be or become angry See full dictionary entry for red to suddenly become very angry or annoyed because of something which has been said or done The programmes so far have simply reinforced negative stereotype images of youngBlack people. It makes me see red. Examples of 'see red' in a sentencesee red He said it more eloquently and used pages and pages of words, and I didn't see red trees or blue apples mentioned anywhere.His schoolmasterish manner, combined with the unmistakable tone of condescension, were enough to make a more hot-tempered man see red.The hunters carry those red lanterns because the deep-sea fish can't see red light. Synonyms of 'see red'lose your temper, boil, lose it, seethe More Synonyms of see red I didn't mean to break his nose. I just saw red. Synonyms lose your temper lose it (informal) lose the plot (informal) go ballistic (slang) blow a fuse (slang) become enraged go off the deep end (informal) wig out (slang, old-fashioned) go up the wall (slang) be beside yourself with rage be or get pissed (off) (taboo, slang) be or get very angry go off your head (slang) See redAdditional synonymsDefinition to lose one's temper I just asked him why he was late and he blew his top. Synonyms lose your temper, explode, blow up (informal), lose it (informal), see red (informal), lose the plot (informal), have a fit (informal), throw a tantrum, fly off the handle (informal), go spare (British, slang), fly into a temper, flip your lid (slang), do your nut (British, slang) Definition to be extremely angry She was boiling with anger. Synonyms be furious, storm, rage, rave, fume, be angry, crack up (informal), see red (informal), go ballistic (slang), be indignant, fulminate, foam at the mouth (informal), blow a fuse (slang), fly off the handle (informal), go off the deep end (informal), wig out (slang), go up the wall (slang) Definition to have a physical or mental breakdown He's going to crack up if he doesn't take a break soon. Synonyms have a breakdown, collapse, break down, go crazy (informal), go berserk, freak out (informal), go to pieces, go ape (slang), fly off the handle (informal), come apart at the seams (informal), throw a wobbly (slang), go off the deep end (informal), go apeshit (slang), go out of your mind, flip your lid (slang), go off your rocker (slang), go off your head (slang) - see about something
- see eye to eye (with)
- see over something
- see red
- see someone off
- see someone through
- see something through
Additional synonymsDefinition to become suddenly extremely angry My old manager flew off the handle at the slightest thing. Synonyms lose your temper, explode, lose it (informal), lose the plot (informal), let fly (informal), go ballistic (slang), fly into a rage, have a tantrum, wig out (slang), lose your cool (slang), blow your top, flip your lid (slang), hit or go through the roof (informal) My dad'll go mad if he finds out. Synonyms go berserk, rant and rave, lose your temper, go off the deep end (informal), go crazy, flip your lid (informal), do your nut (British, informal), go ape (informal) I've only once seen him lose his rag. Synonyms become angry, lose it (informal), fly into a rage, lose your temper, blow a fuse, fly off the handle, throw a wobbly (informal), hit the ceiling, blow a gasket, blow your top, go crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang), blow your stack Definition to be in a state of extreme anger or indignation without publicly showing these feelings Under the surface she was seething. Synonyms be furious, storm, rage, fume, simmer, be in a state (informal), see red (informal), be incensed, be livid, be pissed (off) (taboo, slang), go ballistic (slang), foam at the mouth, be incandescent, get hot under the collar (informal), wig out (slang), breathe fire and slaughter |