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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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 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 At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 May 2025 The order left many refugee advocates who have worked for years to resettle vulnerable people enraged. Yonat Shimron, NPR, 21 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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