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as in enraging
to make angry
it's virtually impossible to anger Mrs. Peterson—she's the most easygoing person I've ever known
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Recent Examples of angering
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The administration also decided to allow the up to 80,000 metric tons of low-tariff, lower-quality beef from Argentina to be imported to help keep grocery prices down, angering cattle ranchers who argue the decision will hurt domestic production and sales.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The policy coincided with hurricane season, and relief efforts in states such as Missouri, North Carolina, and California were delayed, angering the public and, in many cases, their Republican representatives.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s retaliation is isolating Tehran and angering its Mideast neighbors.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The two sat up front and refused to move, angering the driver, who stormed off at every stop, all through the night.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the past several weeks, leaders in the MAHA movement and the GOP have been fighting over how to win the midterms without angering the factions that make up MAHA.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Doing so risks angering powerful industries — from agriculture to construction to hospitality — that rely heavily on low-wage immigrant labor.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mamdani’s also done an about-face on the city’s rental assistance program, CityFHEPs, angering progressive allies.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The administration also decided to allow the up to 80,000 metric tons of low-tariff, lower-quality beef from Argentina to be imported to help keep grocery prices down, angering cattle ranchers who argue the decision will hurt domestic production and sales.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The policy coincided with hurricane season, and relief efforts in states such as Missouri, North Carolina, and California were delayed, angering the public and, in many cases, their Republican representatives.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s retaliation is isolating Tehran and angering its Mideast neighbors.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
The two sat up front and refused to move, angering the driver, who stormed off at every stop, all through the night.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the past several weeks, leaders in the MAHA movement and the GOP have been fighting over how to win the midterms without angering the factions that make up MAHA.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Doing so risks angering powerful industries — from agriculture to construction to hospitality — that rely heavily on low-wage immigrant labor.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angering
Adjective
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Some book clubs open bottles of wine and start the discussion off with whose ex-husband did what new and infuriating thing.—
Amy Silverberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This season has done an excellent job of integrating new, diverse cast members (the Mia-KJ-Ciara trio is magnificent), making the cycle Kymanda is stuck in even more infuriating to watch.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orbán had vetoed the bill after initially agreeing to it, enraging EU officials and counterparts across the 27-nation bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But every single thing that is enraging us about what’s going on at the federal level is also happening right here in Tarrant County.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Nov. 2025
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While break-ins such as these are upsetting, the LAPD says property crimes have been on a downward trend.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ibogaine — a potent drug that sends users on an intense, sometimes emotionally upsetting, hours-long trip — has been touted as a way to treat traumatic brain injury and opioid addiction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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But what’s been annoying me even more is that these women should have been trained by producers to start recording on their own cell phones if drama starts to unfold after cameras go down.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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During the Cold War, this meant limiting the Soviet Union’s influence in the region, while contending with the development of nuclear weapons by two troublesome allies, Israel and Pakistan.—
Jeffrey Taliaferro,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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That can be troublesome as consumers are grappling with higher grocery prices and strained budgets.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But in adapting the namesake short story by Manuel Gonzales into a 10-hour season of television, creators Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner have saddled this core conflict with unnecessary and burdensome extensions.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said legislation like this could create a burdensome and costly game of Whac-A-Mole where gun manufacturers need to continually tweak their designs to adapt to the behavior of criminals.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Angering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angering. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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