as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the repair shop owner tore up the bill when he saw the enraged look on the customer's face
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as in infuriated
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 enraged
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
Rail workers press for tighter security Unions have been fighting to strengthen passenger rail workers' protections for nearly a decade, after several incidents like the 2017 shooting of a conductor by an enraged passenger at the train station in Naperville, Illinois.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Senate play enraged conservatives.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, the star provided her voice for an uncredited phone cameo as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) enraged wife Abby.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Shortly after administering the technical to an enraged Self, referee Doug Sirmons hit KU’s coach with another tech, ostensibly for remaining on the court instead of returning to the coach’s box.
—Gary Bedore
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 1 May 2026
If the President’s Epstein stonewalling initially enraged his base, the issue is arguably now more animating for Democrats than for Republicans.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Lyman said the amount of grief had shocked and enraged her.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Community activists arrived at 1 Police Plaza on Monday morning to demand change and accountability after the violent arrest of Timothy Brown last week in Brooklyn, which has enraged many in the community.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The pope’s firm stance has enraged the president.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The tennis pro and former US Open champion smashed his racket at the end of the match after becoming enraged that his opponent, French player Benjamin Bonzi, was given the opportunity to have a second first serve after missing his first when a cameraman illegally walked onto the court.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
That deal enraged House Republicans, who refused to consider the Senate's compromise and instead opted to pass their own stopgap spending measure that would continue funding for all of DHS — including ICE and CBP — through May 22 and sending it back to the Senate.
—Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
News of its $1,500-a-person price tag particularly enraged skeptical locals.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The victim told police Walton became enraged over not receiving a tip, leading to an argument.
—Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
Rail workers press for tighter security Unions have been fighting to strengthen passenger rail workers' protections for nearly a decade, after several incidents like the 2017 shooting of a conductor by an enraged passenger at the train station in Naperville, Illinois.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Senate play enraged conservatives.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, the star provided her voice for an uncredited phone cameo as Dominic Di Grasso’s (Michael Imperioli) enraged wife Abby.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Shortly after administering the technical to an enraged Self, referee Doug Sirmons hit KU’s coach with another tech, ostensibly for remaining on the court instead of returning to the coach’s box.
—Gary Bedore
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Her selection enraged Iran’s hard-line Shiite theocracy, which increased her prison time and later sent guards to rough her up along with other prisoners who were protesting inside Evin Prison.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
If the President’s Epstein stonewalling initially enraged his base, the issue is arguably now more animating for Democrats than for Republicans.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Lyman said the amount of grief had shocked and enraged her.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Community activists arrived at 1 Police Plaza on Monday morning to demand change and accountability after the violent arrest of Timothy Brown last week in Brooklyn, which has enraged many in the community.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The pope’s firm stance has enraged the president.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The tennis pro and former US Open champion smashed his racket at the end of the match after becoming enraged that his opponent, French player Benjamin Bonzi, was given the opportunity to have a second first serve after missing his first when a cameraman illegally walked onto the court.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
That deal enraged House Republicans, who refused to consider the Senate's compromise and instead opted to pass their own stopgap spending measure that would continue funding for all of DHS — including ICE and CBP — through May 22 and sending it back to the Senate.
—Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
News of its $1,500-a-person price tag particularly enraged skeptical locals.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enraged
Adjective
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Bill, who was a Vietnam War veteran, tended to be angry and demanding at home.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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An angry crowd rioted outside an Australian Outback hospital where a man accused of killing a 5-year-old girl was treated for a vigilante beating.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Her three opponents have accused her of mismanaging the office, presiding over growing legal payouts and making a series of missteps that infuriated members of the City Council.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The public became even more outraged when side-by-side photos circulated on social media, leading many to speculate that Kim had permanently damaged the fragile silk soufflé fabric.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Lilly was particularly outraged over the axing of Marvel’s director of visual development Andy Park, who was a member of the Marvel Studios family for 16 years.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those plans angered victims' families, and some prominent state officials called for regulators to deny or delay renewal of the camp's license, which had been under review by the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Upon his return, Tagovailoa gave a rather indignant response to those who questioned his NFL future.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maybe annoyed enough to fix it.—
Nathan Edwards,
The Verge,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thomas Paine, released from prison and woven back into French society, wrote a long, furious letter to George Washington.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays erased a one-run deficit with a furious eighth inning against the Twins’ bullpen on Saturday, scoring eight earned runs before recording an out to rally for an 11-4 victory at Target Field.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Fray was also mad at himself for cramping, which forced him to be substituted out of Saturday’s loss in the 66th minute.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Enraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enraged. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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