enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
en-
enraged; enraging; enrages

transitive verb

: to fill with rage : anger

Examples of enrage in a Sentence

His thoughtless behavior enraged us. People were enraged by the decision.
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The service tacked to the political center after the Warner Bros. Discovery merger 2.5 years ago, but still enrages Trump routinely. David Bloom, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Sal, still enraged at how Oz murdered his wife and son in Episode 5, begins to beat Oz savagely with a golf club. Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 But Bevilaqua will have none of it — he’s enraged to learn that Ming planted the car bomb that sent him and Dwight to their battle stations, and blames Thresher for dragging them into the war. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 The claims enraged Trump and Republicans, who accused Schiff of lying. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enrage 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French enrager to become mad, from Old French enragier, from en- + rage rage

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enrage was in 1575

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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrage. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

enrage

verb
en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
: to fill with rage : madden

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