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infuriate

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adjective

as in infuriated
feeling or showing anger Casanova made a hasty retreat from the woman's bedroom, with the infuriate husband in hot pursuit

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Recent Examples of infuriate
Verb
One thing is certain: Tyreek can be frustrating, exciting, dramatic, funny, sobering, entertaining and infuriating all in the same day. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025 Dorsey’s effort has infuriated critics in a city that has pioneered harm reduction. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 May 2025
Adjective
The movie should fascinate viewers interested in Native American history and culture, and infuriate fans who still cherish their Washington football or Cleveland baseball team paraphernalia. Mark Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Apr. 2023 The movie should fascinate viewers interested in Native American history and culture, and infuriate fans who still cherish their Washington football or Cleveland baseball team paraphernalia. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for infuriate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriate
Verb
  • Market volatility has enraged Democrats and worried many Republicans as the country experiences whiplash from tariff announcements, leaving many people worried about their finances.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
  • Summer schedules since have been filled with other shows like Big Brother, Love Island USA, and various iterations of The Bachelor franchise keeping viewers entertained and/or enraged ever since.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Target also said its first-quarter performance was affected by negative reactions to its pullback on diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) in January, which angered some loyal customers who have long praised the company's commitment to inclusiveness.
    Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • But the decision angered supporters of diversity and inclusion policies, who felt blindsided by Target.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Late in the second half, with Arminia three goals down, the travelling fans were so angry that Fabian Klos, the club legend from whom Corboz inherited the captaincy, had to persuade them not to invade the pitch.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Parents and students said a substitute teacher chased, choked and hit a student after becoming angry in a fourth grade classroom at Meadowview.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Orlando Sentinel Residents also allege the neighbor erected phallic objects on a fence at his home to annoy them.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
  • Cahill also spoke about how the political nature of the case annoyed him, as politicians spoke out about Floyd's death, and some called for system-wide change.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • There are pull-ups made with Velcro that can irritate your child’s skin, especially when misaligned.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
  • Sturdy posts at the front of the shoes connect to a flip-flop style design that won’t irritate or chafe your skin, while the supportive insoles are far better-suited for days spent on your feet than flimsy, cheaper sandals.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • His partners at his music and production label Fantasy Records [whose success with Creedence Clearwater Revival helped fund the movie] were outraged.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 May 2025
  • People who supported masks and social distancing during the pandemic were outraged.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • The reaction from agency and network veterans was swift and indignant.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
  • After a year of intense efforts, we are baffled and indignant.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • And Just Like That is almost upon us—and with it, another series full of increasingly maximal, mad fashion choices.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2025
  • The tale of a mad scientist, a famous painter and an undead woman’s journey of self-discovery.
    The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025

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“Infuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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