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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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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Cite this Entry

“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrage. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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