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 university caved to Trump's demands, enraging students and graduates alike. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The Democratic base is enraged, but the party remains staunchly divided on how to respond two months into his second term. Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025 The missive has enraged members of Columbia’s faculty, who regardless of their politics say the external pressure amounts to government interference in campus matters. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025 The moves enraged many Southwest customers, with some taking to social media to vow that they are done with the airline. Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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