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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In 1995, when the Premier League was in its infancy and transfer fees were tiny in comparison to today, Newcastle United, serious title contenders, enraged their supporters by selling leading goalscorer Andy Cole to Manchester United for £6million plus winger Keith Gillespie. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 24 July 2025 The prospect of seeing the Sussexes at royal events would enrage the monarchy’s loyal supporters. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025 The victim then threw water at the attacker, enraging her, culminating in the horrific stabbing, the sources said. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025 Trump allies form group to oust Massie For Trump, Massie's position of the conflict appears to be enraging. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

enrage

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

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