enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj 

en-

enraged; enraging; enrages

transitive verb

: to fill with rage : anger

Synonyms of enrage

• infuriate
• anger
• annoy

Examples of enrage in a Sentence

His thoughtless behavior enraged us.

People were enraged by the decision.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pierre, a first-generation immigrant from Haiti, said he’s enraged by the deaths and sees them as a reminder that any situation could hit close to home. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

When Odysseus meets Sinon’s ghost — enraged by the circumstances of his death outside Troy — at the entrance to the underworld during his voyage home, Sinon warns Odysseus of the dangers his family faces back in Ithaca. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Year in and year out, in incidents small and noticeably larger, refinery accidents enraged neighbors and attracted regulators. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The suggestion has enraged many of the victims and fierce opponents of the Islamic Republic who have found refuge in Canada. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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

Rhymes for enrage

• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage
• pelage
• prophage

Kids Definition

enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj 

: to fill with rage : madden