as in to infuriate
to make angry
the fact that the auto garage bungled the repair and then overcharged him simply enraged the customer
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Recent Examples of enrage
Washington, here, is the title character, a military general whose personnel choices have enraged Gyllenhaal’s scheming underling.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Warren was beloved by the Cherry Grove community — by then, the Pines’s more bohemian counterpart — and her rejection enraged many, including Thom Hansen, who performed in drag as Panzi.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
In the TikTok video that enraged so many of these men, the gimmick is that the executives are participating in a girly TikTok trend within the confines of their office.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
During a conversation in late March, Mr. Norman, who remains on the league’s board, flashed the signature defiance that so often enraged his detractors.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Warren was beloved by the Cherry Grove community — by then, the Pines’s more bohemian counterpart — and her rejection enraged many, including Thom Hansen, who performed in drag as Panzi.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
In the TikTok video that enraged so many of these men, the gimmick is that the executives are participating in a girly TikTok trend within the confines of their office.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
During a conversation in late March, Mr. Norman, who remains on the league’s board, flashed the signature defiance that so often enraged his detractors.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrage
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One thing is certain: Tyreek can be frustrating, exciting, dramatic, funny, sobering, entertaining and infuriating all in the same day.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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Dorsey’s effort has infuriated critics in a city that has pioneered harm reduction.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 May 2025
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Trump's actions angered Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism, helping the Liberals to flip the narrative and win a fourth straight term in power.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Along with safety, downtown residents say green space has been one of the top concerns of the almost 100,000 people who live there, so the attack on some of the area’s few trees particularly angered people.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrage. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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