enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
en-
enraged; enraging; enrages

transitive verb

: to fill with rage : anger

Examples of enrage in a Sentence

His thoughtless behavior enraged us. People were enraged by the decision.
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In a system that delivers high-quality care to those who can afford it and successfully navigate it, but enrages many people who encounter its restrictions and outlandish costs, the answers to these sorts of questions are often hard to find. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024 There are, to be sure, plenty of Americans both enraged and fearful about his coming presidency. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024 The source warned that Ernst would enrage Trump’s MAGA base if she’s viewed as the senator responsible for sinking Hegseth’s nomination. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024 Any incursion into Mexico would enrage a population still angered by U.S. invasions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enrage 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French enrager to become mad, from Old French enragier, from en- + rage rage

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enrage was in 1575

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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

enrage

verb
en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
: to fill with rage : madden

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