enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
en-
enraged; enraging; enrages
Synonyms of enragenext

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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One quick way to enrage a room of people leaders? Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 26 May 2026 On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 May 2026 In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents. Avi Issacharoff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026 This is a sad story, an enraging one, a maddening one. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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enrage

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

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