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

This thrilled hardcore Journey fans, but enraged the other members of the group. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

After the release of the Pentagon Papers, which was a secret history of the Vietnam War compiled by figures in the Johnson administration, Richard Nixon is enraged. — Dustin Desoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026

However, the company gave no notice to local astronomers, further enraging them. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026

The August meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enraged many senior Russian officials. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 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