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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Lo hurls enraged texts and emails at my lawyer, and also at John, the location manager. Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024 The firestorm has enraged Netanyahu’s political opponents and families of the hostages. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 The firestorm — brought into public view when an Israeli court loosened a gag order Sunday night — has enraged Netanyahu's political opponents and hostages’ families. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024 One of the best villains in WWE history, Owens should cement his heel turn—which has worked out wonderfully thus far—with a loss to Orton that absolutely enrages the former Universal Champion. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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enrage

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

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