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Name given to rage, possibly! (5)

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anger

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This clue could be a double definition.

'name' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'to rage possibly' is the second definition.
(rage is a kind of anger)

'given' is the link.

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(Other definitions for anger that I've seen before include "Hostile feeling" , "Strong displeasure" , "Range (anag)" , "Greatly annoy" , "Deadly sin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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