enrage

verb

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

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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That enraged Clooney, as did ABC News’ similar settlement with the president over a defamation claim. Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025 Most of us are simply not used to being this frequently upset, enraged, infuriated, or just plain disgusted by public occurrences. Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025 This enrages Rebecca, who demands half his new salary, and the pair engage in a battle for control. Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025 Cramped, about living with debilitating period pain, is funny, educational, and at times enraging. Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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