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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This conclusion satisfies some of the victims’ families while enraging others. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 July 2025 Meanwhile, Israel has shown Iran the extent of its intelligence penetration into the country and cannot, at least for the foreseeable future, continue its war without enraging Trump. Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing. Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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