infuriate

verb in·fu·ri·ate \ in-ˈfyu̇r-ē-ˌāt \

Definition of infuriate

infuriated; infuriating

transitive verb

:to make furious

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infuriatingly

play \in-ˈfyu̇r-ē-ˌā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

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infuriation

play \in-ˌfyu̇r-ē-ˈā-shən\ noun

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Examples of infuriate in a Sentence

I was infuriated by his arrogance.
the quarterback's stupid mistake infuriated the coach

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Within two weeks — weather permitting — the ongoing construction at the intersection of Route 22 and Beards Hill Road that has infuriated business owners and motorists alike should be finished, State Highway Administration representatives say.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Beards Hill Road work at Route 22 in Aberdeen could be done within two weeks," 16 Aug. 2017
The brief exchange, while infuriating, is emblematic of a larger issue — White men silencing Black women.

— christina coleman, Essence.com, "This Republican Just Told Symone Sanders To 'Shut Up' On National Television," 14 Aug. 2017
This might run counter to the Tristate's collective -- sometimes infuriating -- combination of Southern and Midwestern politeness behind the wheel.

— bob strickley, Cincinnati.com, "Brent Spence Bridge commuters: You're doing it wrong," 3 Aug. 2017
Needing to buy and keep track of dongles for your headphones is infuriating.

— lee roop, AL.com, "AT&T sets open house hiring event in Huntsville," 1 Aug. 2017
Salk’s statements infuriated some scientists, who rushed to Lundblad and Jones’s defense.

— meredith wadman, Science | AAAS, "Salk Institute under fire for ‘smear’ on women suing it for discrimination," 19 July 2017
This infuriates liberal Serbs, who say the Europeans are indulging an authoritarian who engages in anti-democratic practices.

— The Economist, "CharlemagneThe EU must show the Balkans they still have a chance of joining," 13 July 2017
Banco Delta Asia—infuriated Pyongyang because BDA was a linchpin in the laundering of North Korean funds.

— bill powell, MSNBC Newsweek, "Will Trump Stop the 10 Chinese Companies Supplying North Korea's Nuclear Program?," 13 July 2017
The lack of answers infuriated both Democrats and Republicans on the Appropriations subcommittee.

— phil galewitz, Kaiser Health News, "Senators Grill Top Indian Health Officials About Trump Budget," 12 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of infuriate

Medieval Latin infuriatus, past participle of infuriare, from Latin in- + furia fury

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First Known Use: 1667

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infuriate Synonyms

Synonyms

enrage, incense, inflame (also enflame), anger, ire, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, tick off

Antonyms

delight, gratify, please

Related Words

affront, aggravate, annoy, burn (up), cross, exasperate, get, huff, irritate, miff, nettle, offend, peeve, pique, provoke, put out, ruffle, vex; antagonize, embitter, envenom

Near Antonyms

allay, assuage, relieve; comfort, console, soothe; appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate; calm, lull, quiet, settle; beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, enchant

infuriate

adjective in·fu·ri·ate \ in-ˈfyu̇r-ē-ət \

Definition of infuriate

:furiously angry

Examples of infuriate in a Sentence

Casanova made a hasty retreat from the woman's bedroom, with the infuriate husband in hot pursuit.

First Known Use of infuriate

1667

infuriate Synonyms

Synonyms

angered, apoplectic, ballistic, cheesed off [chiefly British], choleric, enraged, foaming, fuming, furious, hopping, horn-mad, hot, incensed, indignant, inflamed (also enflamed), angry, infuriated, irate, ireful, livid, mad, outraged, rabid, rankled, riled, riley, roiled, shirty [chiefly British], sore, steamed up, steaming, teed off, ticked, wrathful, wroth

Antonyms

angerless, delighted, pleased

Near Antonyms

accepting, accommodating, obliging; agreeable, amenable, complaisant; amicable, cordial, friendly; content, happy, satisfied; empathetic, sympathetic, tolerant, understanding; calm, pacific, peaceable, placid, serene, tranquil, unembittered; affable, amiable, easygoing, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, kind, pleasant, sweet

INFURIATE Defined for English Language Learners

infuriate

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Definition of infuriate for English Language Learners

: to make (someone) very angry : to make (someone) furious

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infuriate

verb in·fu·ri·ate \ in-ˈfyu̇r-ē-ˌāt \

Definition of infuriate for Students

infuriated; infuriating

:to make furious :enrage

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