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

Counsel was enraged that his gambit was foiled by one jury holdout on the insanity argument. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

That day in August, the woman was awakened by Ross, who was enraged by a photo she was tagged in on Instagram, according to Ross’ arrest report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

There’s a 10-minute monologue in the middle of the movie that few actors could pull off as compellingly, a rant that’s hilarious, enraging, triumphant, and resigned in equal measures. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

This is where Najya’s story takes a heartbreaking and enraging turn. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 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