But the thought of cannibalism aroused the public ire.
The killing invited a massive public ire in the region.
How many fat toads come along to rouse his public ire?
And public ire will grow if millions of bus riders cannot get to work and school next week.
Even though Congressional earmarks account for less than one percent of the federal budget, they have appropriately drawn public ire.
But it only takes one to stir public ire.
"We'll be doing things down the shore" to raise public ire.
It's uncertain though whether general public ire or ridicule by members of his own party that have led to the Speaker's decision to retire.
When big scandals in Japan stir public ire, politicians frequently issue statements attempting to show their concern.
On 28 October, public ire was shown against both separatists and the police.