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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While none of those lawmakers were charged, they were enraged to recently discover their communications were part of the evidence-gathering. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 The move enraged both civilians and public officials throughout the country, with questions swirling about Stokes’ qualifications. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025 One woman said she was enraged at herself and at all of us for being complicit by sitting and letting this happen. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025 Schumer and nine other Senate Democrats voted to keep the government open back then, enraging Democrats who had wanted to use the pressure point to fight back against the administration. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025 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 16 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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