enrage

verb

en·​rage in-ˈrāj How to pronounce enrage (audio)
en-
enraged; enraging; enrages
Synonyms of enragenext

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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There's really nothing better than firing up a grill and having a nice barbecue, but few things are as enraging as getting ready to cook and realizing something is missing. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents. Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 The judge rejected the Suffolk District Attorney’s recommendation of 12 years and cut it in half, enraging prosecutors. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 The golden calf famously enraged Moses, showing that the Israelites had turned away from God and were unfaithful in Moses’s absence. Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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