What does "anger management" mean?

The ability for a person to control his/her temperament, particularly in stressful situations; to show proper behavior and/or disagree appropriately without losing control of one's emotions.

Anger management

Q: What is a synonym for "anger management"?

Common synonyms include: anger management course, anger management program, anger management workshop, anger policy, calming, commercial.

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Noun

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The ability for a person to control his/her temperament, particularly in stressful situations; to show proper behavior and/or disagree appropriately without losing control of one's emotions. uncountable

Synonyms

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anger management course anger management program anger management workshop anger policy calming commercial

Antonyms

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impulsive loss of temper noncommercial unchecked aggression

Etymology

From anger + management.

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