as in to enrage
to make angry
the quarterback's stupid mistake infuriated the coach
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as in infuriated
feeling or showing anger
Casanova made a hasty retreat from the woman's bedroom, with the infuriate husband in hot pursuit
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Recent Examples of infuriate
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
He's deployed thousands of National Guard troops — who remain in the city — and launched a 30-day federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department to combat crime that infuriated many residents.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Mark Jenkins,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Apr. 2023
The movie should fascinate viewers interested in Native American history and culture, and infuriate fans who still cherish their Washington football or Cleveland baseball team paraphernalia.
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Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Verb
Known as the East West Connector, the nearly mile-long road was first proposed decades ago for drivers to escape infuriating bottlenecks when traveling east-west across the town.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
He's deployed thousands of National Guard troops — who remain in the city — and launched a 30-day federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department to combat crime that infuriated many residents.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
The movie should fascinate viewers interested in Native American history and culture, and infuriate fans who still cherish their Washington football or Cleveland baseball team paraphernalia.
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Mark Jenkins,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Apr. 2023
The movie should fascinate viewers interested in Native American history and culture, and infuriate fans who still cherish their Washington football or Cleveland baseball team paraphernalia.
—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriate
Verb
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With those remarks, Cucurella is bound to enrage Culers.
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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.
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Lee remembers her parents sending her to a friend’s house several blocks away when an angry mob showed up at her family’s home to protest Black residents moving into the Fort Worth neighborhood.
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According to the volunteer, Niemann got angry after NOT getting fire ant relief, kicked a white flag, kicked some sand, and then proceeded to launch his iron into the fescue area.
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But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
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Meanwhile, Daemon, angered that his wife/niece is mad at him for orchestrating the brutal murder of a child, goes to the cursed castle of Harrenhal to claim it for their side — or perhaps to claim it for himself.
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Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
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Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
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Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility.
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
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Residents were advised that while smoke may be irritating—particularly for those sensitive to air quality—there is currently no order for evacuation or shelter-in-place, despite a similar order already having been issued and lifted twice since the fire's ignition.
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Ammonia is a common industrial chemical that can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when present in elevated concentrations.
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Other students were also outraged, Rudeseal said.
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The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling encounters with police that have outraged community members in recent years.
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“Infuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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