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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
That has infuriated licensed shops and growers, and sapped enough of their potential income that in California, for instance, the number of legal marijuana growers and brands is down 70 percent — and many shuttered companies owe millions in back taxes to the state, according to reporting by SFGate. Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Just like that, the race changed in a seismic way, infuriating Trump, who had built his campaign around running against Biden. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023 He also would be employed on the interior, where his quickness and ability to squeeze through gaps would frustrate centers and guards and infuriate quarterbacks. Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for infuriate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriate
Verb
  • Lo hurls enraged texts and emails at my lawyer, and also at John, the location manager.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The firestorm has enraged Netanyahu’s political opponents and families of the hostages.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.
    Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.
    Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The Dad got annoyed at first but seemed to give up fighting over it with all the kids respectfully persuading him to accept having a driver.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Cooney immediately began to annoy other castaways with his brash personality and attempts to stir the pot about fellow players, and was unsuccessful in winning in the team challenge and individual immunity.
    Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The remark outraged conservatives, even as the White House disputed the interpretation of what the president meant.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Vance is equally fluent in the language of the national élite, and therefore knows how to get the national media to cover his crazy theories, and how to get national people outraged by them.
    David Fontana, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • With her heavy black bangs and penchant for dressing like a paper doll from the 1960s, the comedian is loud, indignant, and ready to entrap both spirits and audience members.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Western capitals were indignant, of course, but failed to notice that the Turkish leader had voiced a sentiment shared widely at home.
    Piotr Zalewski, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2014
Adjective
  • The sight of a covey of desert quail fills me with a mad, superhuman strength.
    Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Then, like clockwork, a bunch of Democrats got mad.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024

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“Infuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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