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

The drama reignited a heated debate over the tech threatening to put human creatives in the industry out of a job, a nightmare scenario that has enraged some of the most influential minds in Hollywood. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

Monken has decided to stick with Deshaun Watson as his QB1, a move that has confused and enraged some of the fanbase. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

On top of that are Moody’s troubling links to the Hope Florida grand jury scandal that has enraged many voters. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026

Marie-Louise is enraged one minute, subservient the next, bullying the staff while throwing banquets for Nazi officials. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 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