in·fu·ri·ate
in-ˈfyu̇r-ē-ət 
: furiously angry
in·fu·ri·a·tion
ə̇nˌfyu̇rēˈāshən
plural -s
: the act of infuriating or state of being infuriated
Examples of infuriate in a Sentence
Verb
I was infuriated by his arrogance.
the quarterback's stupid mistake infuriated the coach
Adjective
Casanova made a hasty retreat from the woman's bedroom, with the infuriate husband in hot pursuit.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.
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Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
By the second half, the two teams meandering about the pitch infuriated everyone not on the pitch.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Adjective
Like across-the-board tariffs, which would eat into profit margins and infuriate investors.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.
—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Infuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infuriate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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