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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The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing. Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025 The moment, captured on multiple videos on Tuesday morning and shared on social media, enraged immigrant advocates, family members and residents who witnessed it. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s decision on Thursday to reject key Medicaid cuts in the bill enraged hard-line Republicans, who called on Senate leaders to overrule or fire the longtime Senate referee. Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 26 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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enrage

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

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