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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That suggestion enraged Democrats. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025 The prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Kate Jewett, argued that Gladney was the one who was enraged, and that the homicide was committed with an unregistered AR-15 likely manufactured by Gladney himself. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025 Sean Smith said that many residents feel White and his administration are to blame for the county’s ongoing issues with property tax assessments, which have enraged homeowners facing spiking valuations in recent years, namely since 2019. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025 Never mind that the Jets’ rookie coach, Aaron Glenn, had enraged him by cutting him loose. Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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