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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
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In the biblical Tower of Babel story, humans are driven by hubris to try to create a tower tall enough to touch the sky, angering God in the process.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 May 2026
Mando has a brush with death after unwisely angering the Hutts, who task him with hunting down Jabba's son, Rotta (Jeremy Allen White).
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2026
High prices are angering voters and straining household budgets.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2026
The retailer scaled back Pride displays and rolled back DEI programs, angering its liberal customers.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Months later, in January 1996, pilots again released clouds of leaflets north of the island, angering Fidel Castro and his brother Raúl Castro, who was serving as Cuba's defense minister at the time.
—Hank Tester, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Starmer’s comments risk angering many within his party, who will take issue with his linking of antisemitism with pro-Palestinian activism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
The unique revelry was appropriate for the rising star who has made headlines by angering veterans with aggressive moves.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Star, which also looked into the killing, revealed that Jordan’s associations with organized crime figures, as well as his apparent disregard for angering them, likely contributed to his death.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In the biblical Tower of Babel story, humans are driven by hubris to try to create a tower tall enough to touch the sky, angering God in the process.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 May 2026
Mando has a brush with death after unwisely angering the Hutts, who task him with hunting down Jabba's son, Rotta (Jeremy Allen White).
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2026
High prices are angering voters and straining household budgets.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2026
The retailer scaled back Pride displays and rolled back DEI programs, angering its liberal customers.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Months later, in January 1996, pilots again released clouds of leaflets north of the island, angering Fidel Castro and his brother Raúl Castro, who was serving as Cuba's defense minister at the time.
—Hank Tester, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Starmer’s comments risk angering many within his party, who will take issue with his linking of antisemitism with pro-Palestinian activism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
The unique revelry was appropriate for the rising star who has made headlines by angering veterans with aggressive moves.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angering
Adjective
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Weaving her personal history with those of women from the more distant past, Maglaque doesn’t strive for universality, but a deep connectivity that makes the book at points illuminating and infuriating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Form has been wildly fluctuating and has led to some infuriating, passive displays.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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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
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This is a sad story, an enraging one, a maddening one.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 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
Verb
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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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The host responded to the claims during a later show, acknowledging the shooting was upsetting but pointing out his own history of advocating for gun control.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Shot in Scope, filled with intimate closeups of the couple, the film lets the audience experience the same upsetting jolt as Gil over Jacques’ desire for control and toxic possessiveness.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Trash cans or compost bins positioned near entryways can attract troublesome pests.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Nostalgia for this troublesome decade was more common among the men.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Many will be surprised to learn that their coverage is contingent on documentation that could prove difficult and administratively burdensome to provide.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Watson is back for the final year of a contract that’s become one of the NFL’s most burdensome.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Angering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angering. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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