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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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 Football coaches were enraged, having seen their big-ticket games suddenly moved from a major holiday to a random Thursday. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2024 Pediatricians were enraged in February, for example, when Ladapo left the decision on whether to quarantine children amid a massive measles outbreak to parents. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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