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
The prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Kate Jewett, argued that Gladney was the one who was enraged, and that the homicide was committed with an unregistered AR-15 likely manufactured by Gladney himself.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Sean Smith said that many residents feel White and his administration are to blame for the county’s ongoing issues with property tax assessments, which have enraged homeowners facing spiking valuations in recent years, namely since 2019.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Never mind that the Jets’ rookie coach, Aaron Glenn, had enraged him by cutting him loose.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Sean Smith said that many residents feel White and his administration are to blame for the county’s ongoing issues with property tax assessments, which have enraged homeowners facing spiking valuations in recent years, namely since 2019.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Never mind that the Jets’ rookie coach, Aaron Glenn, had enraged him by cutting him loose.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrage
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In March, a bloc of centrist lawmakers broke ranks to advance a Republican spending bill without concessions, infuriating progressive groups that accused party leaders of capitulation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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My astrologer’s eyes twinkled with infuriating delight.—
Jessie Rosen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while a recent electoral defeat for his party worried investors ahead of a key legislative vote in October.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The new program, Train SMART, also risks angering a network of grassroots chapters and gun violence prevention volunteers at Everytown.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The New York Yankees were annoyed by the way several members of the 2024 Dodgers spent the offseason taking potshots at their World Series opponent.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some fans weren’t overly concerned about the picture, arguing the players were just having fun, others were annoyed to see Bronco athletes decked out in the gear of a regional school.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrage. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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