as in to infuriate
to make angry
the fact that the auto garage bungled the repair and then overcharged him simply enraged the customer
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Recent Examples of enrage
This conclusion satisfies some of the victims’ families while enraging others.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Meanwhile, Israel has shown Iran the extent of its intelligence penetration into the country and cannot, at least for the foreseeable future, continue its war without enraging Trump.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Meanwhile, Israel has shown Iran the extent of its intelligence penetration into the country and cannot, at least for the foreseeable future, continue its war without enraging Trump.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrage
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The reversal served to infuriate Patrick, who presides over the Senate, and several lawmakers who accused Mindell of misleading them with his statements to the Finance panel.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, handed off pieces of the regulatory apparatus to allies of his primary competitor Elizabeth Warren, producing a domestic policy that pleasantly surprised his party’s left and infuriated American business leaders.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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The group invited those angered by rollbacks on things such as voting rights, essential services and free speech to join them July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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The story, though, didn't die down and Trump only appeared to grow more angered by the pushback from his supporters.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
16 July 2025
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That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, be patient with daily contacts, especially siblings and relatives who might annoy you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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