as in angering
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 enraging
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Dougal brought his brother home, enraging Jacob, who couldn’t believe his sons had abandoned the raid.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
The move excited one fanbase while enraging another.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Or enraging if your name is Marco Silva.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Dougal brought his brother home, enraging Jacob, who couldn’t believe his sons had abandoned the raid.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
The move excited one fanbase while enraging another.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enraging
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Stopping The Scammers But alongside legitimate fundraisers there are many scammers with fake appeals, sucking money away from the frontline and infuriating fighters trying to get money for a new truck or drone jammer.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The lack of development from the teams tops prospects has been infuriating.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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In particular, the new logo is the latest in a string of changes angering some of its loyal fans who fear the 56-year-old chain is drifting too far from its bucolic roots.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Starbase, which Texas voters in Cameron County approved in May to become its own town, attracted some controversy in June when commissioners with the city of Starbase voted unanimously to close several of the city’s public streets to outsiders, angering longtime residents and property owners.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The news was, understandably, upsetting and customers took to Reddit to express their displeasure in the new policy.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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These memories will be both upsetting and bittersweet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The competitive father, however, noted that his son has picked up Rafael Nadal's forehand, playfully annoying Novak by mimicking his rival's swing.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Enraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enraging. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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