as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the repair shop owner tore up the bill when he saw the enraged look on the customer's face
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as in infuriated
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 enraged
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Throughout our conversation, Rosenbaum frequently cited examples in which obvious AI errors left him enraged and literally cursing at the machine.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
After the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and nailed the referee with a pop-up Samoan Drop.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Rail workers press for tighter security Unions have been fighting to strengthen passenger rail workers' protections for nearly a decade, after several incidents like the 2017 shooting of a conductor by an enraged passenger at the train station in Naperville, Illinois.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Senate play enraged conservatives.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, the star provided her voice for an uncredited phone cameo as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) enraged wife Abby.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The leak enraged fans, who mobilized to try and find the source.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 June 2026
The back-and-forth with the hospital and the insurer enraged Wood.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Fatu was shocked and enraged as Reigns’ hand was raised in the win to retain his title.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Throughout our conversation, Rosenbaum frequently cited examples in which obvious AI errors left him enraged and literally cursing at the machine.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
After the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and nailed the referee with a pop-up Samoan Drop.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Rail workers press for tighter security Unions have been fighting to strengthen passenger rail workers' protections for nearly a decade, after several incidents like the 2017 shooting of a conductor by an enraged passenger at the train station in Naperville, Illinois.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Senate play enraged conservatives.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, the star provided her voice for an uncredited phone cameo as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) enraged wife Abby.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
—Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The leak enraged fans, who mobilized to try and find the source.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 June 2026
The back-and-forth with the hospital and the insurer enraged Wood.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Fatu was shocked and enraged as Reigns’ hand was raised in the win to retain his title.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enraged
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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He's deployed thousands of National Guard troops — who remain in the city — and launched a 30-day federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department to combat crime that infuriated many residents.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The decision to send in state troopers – some on horseback – infuriated many protesters while drawing praise from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Other students were also outraged, Rudeseal said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Though both agree that in real life, Berlant would fit in more easily than Early, who, during a break from the shoot, angered a trio of local Hamptonites merely by using the bathroom at a Citarella.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Though net migration is down, many are angered by migrants entering the country illegally — specifically the sight of people, often escaping war zones such as Afghanistan and Sudan, arriving on British shores in inflatable boats after making the dangerous journey across the English Channel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Still with indignant nipples, though thankfully mine are hidden beneath said coat.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Sam Sanders grew up in anger; his father, an alcoholic, would come home from work furious, Matt says, beating Sam with his belt.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Seminole commissioners are furious that Lynx wants to hike costs for its mass transit service — even after the county ditched most of its bus routes last January due to a lack of riders.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Initially skeptical, Tom becomes increasingly paranoid after a sailor who got lost in the fog essentially goes mad, with his eyes turning white just before dying.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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