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I was angry at vs I was angry with

Both 'I was angry at' and 'I was angry with' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I was angry at' is used when expressing anger towards a specific action or event, while 'I was angry with' is used when expressing anger towards a person.

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I was angry at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing anger towards a specific action or event.

Use 'I was angry at' when you want to express anger towards something specific that happened or an action that took place.

Examples:

I was angry at myself for making such a silly mistake.
She was angry at the way he treated her.
He was angry at the unfair decision.
They were angry at the delay in the project completion.
The customers were angry at the poor service.

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There was a time when I was very young I was angry at at God. When my family fell apart at the seams. I watched my Dad beat my big sister Ginny nearly to ...
Katherine Heigl: I Was 'Angry' At Hollywood 'For Betraying Me'. Jul 2, 2014, 11:47 AM ET. By LESLEY MESSER. Lesley Messer More from Lesley ».
“...when I was angry at God because I couldn't go to my son, hold him, and comfort him, God's son was holding my son in his lap.” ― Todd Burpo, Heaven is for ...
Snodgrass: I was angry at myself not the fans. Norwich midfielder Robert Snodgrass says his reaction to supporters during Tuesday's draw with Newcastle was ...

Alternatives:

I was upset about
I was frustrated by
I was annoyed by
I was disappointed with
I was mad about

I was angry with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing anger towards a person.

Use 'I was angry with' when you want to express anger towards a specific person or individual.

Examples:

I was angry with my brother for breaking my toy.
She was angry with her boss for not giving her a raise.
He was angry with his friend for betraying his trust.
They were angry with the teacher for being unfair.
The customer was angry with the salesperson for being rude.

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I WAS 1 angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I water'd it in fears,, 5. Night and ...
William Blake Quotes. I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. William Blake ...
I was angry with my people and desecrated my inheritance; I gave them into your hand, and you showed them no mercy. Even on the aged you laid a very heavy ...
“THE POISON TREE I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end . I was angry with my foe; I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I water'd it in fears,

Alternatives:

I was mad at
I was upset with
I was annoyed with
I was frustrated with
I was disappointed with

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