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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
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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
Verb
The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angering
Adjective
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Sometimes there’s an infuriating message.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 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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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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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
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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This new adaptation of the classic William Golding novel, a British production, is a moody, harrowing and deeply upsetting experience.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This behavior isn’t just irritating or upsetting.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
15 June 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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The covenant — including troublesome terms like those born on the island being unable to leave on pain of death — only ends when Warren’s bloodline does, too.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Assess Your Home’s Ductwork While some low-effort quick fixes can help, Anthony Smith, director at Midland Air Conditioning, thinks troublesome airflow might come from your home’s ductwork.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The willingness to make bold moves in a constant pursuit of improvement is appealing to players, who clearly see Las Vegas as a destination, but the championship-or-bust standard can also be burdensome at times.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Homeland Security previously complained that the visits are too frequent and have become burdensome.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Angering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angering. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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