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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However, a trade would likely further enrage an already frustrated Jets fan base. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Newsom’s aggressive deployment of officers has enraged some anti-police advocates who say that over-policing the region is not a solution. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024 Trump was also enraged with the FBI for, among other things, carrying out the lawful search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 State of play: The 8-2 Vikings will play the 4-6 Bears on Sunday in Chicago, a city where the fans are enraged over the team's four-game losing streak. Nick Halter, Axios, 22 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 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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