as in to infuriate
to make angry
the fact that the auto garage bungled the repair and then overcharged him simply enraged the customer
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Recent Examples of enrage
The back-and-forth with the hospital and the insurer enraged Wood.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
One quick way to enrage a room of people leaders?
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.
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Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
One quick way to enrage a room of people leaders?
—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.
—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for enrage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrage
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.
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But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
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Meanwhile, Daemon, angered that his wife/niece is mad at him for orchestrating the brutal murder of a child, goes to the cursed castle of Harrenhal to claim it for their side — or perhaps to claim it for himself.
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.
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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrage. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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