as in to infuriate
to make angry
the fact that the auto garage bungled the repair and then overcharged him simply enraged the customer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enrage
But the decision to leave Robertson at home is a puzzling one that has enraged both Stars fans and hockey fans across the country.
—
Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
That enraged Clooney, as did ABC News’ similar settlement with the president over a defamation claim.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of us are simply not used to being this frequently upset, enraged, infuriated, or just plain disgusted by public occurrences.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
This enrages Rebecca, who demands half his new salary, and the pair engage in a battle for control.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enrage
Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
That enraged Clooney, as did ABC News’ similar settlement with the president over a defamation claim.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of us are simply not used to being this frequently upset, enraged, infuriated, or just plain disgusted by public occurrences.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
This enrages Rebecca, who demands half his new salary, and the pair engage in a battle for control.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enrage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrage
Verb
-
But Newsom’s decision to leave LaMalfa’s seat vacant as long as possible has infuriated California Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Besides playing with his usual defensive edginess, Larsson chipped in 16 points (7-for-9 shooting), nine assists, six rebounds and a steal and twice managed to infuriate normally mild-manner veteran DeMar DeRozan, who body checked him to the ground on one sequence and clotheslined him on another.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Many of the Italians who chanted and blew whistles near the grand stone arch in the Piazza XXV Aprile said they had been horrified and angered by images and videos on social media showing ICE agents operating violently in Minneapolis.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Last year, Congress passed legislation at the request of the president to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, angering Democrats and some Republicans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In particular, you might be concerned or annoyed about financial issues with a friend or a group.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
-
Here are two habits that often annoy people the most, and reliably signal that a partner is deeply invested in you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
