ENRAGE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

enrage

verb

in-ˈrāj

Definition of enrage

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 Pierre, a first-generation immigrant from Haiti, said he’s enraged by the deaths and sees them as a reminder that any situation could hit close to home. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 When Odysseus meets Sinon’s ghost — enraged by the circumstances of his death outside Troy — at the entrance to the underworld during his voyage home, Sinon warns Odysseus of the dangers his family faces back in Ithaca. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Year in and year out, in incidents small and noticeably larger, refinery accidents enraged neighbors and attracted regulators. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The suggestion has enraged many of the victims and fierce opponents of the Islamic Republic who have found refuge in Canada. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enrage

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Sami Zayn, who had recently lost the title, was visibly infuriated by Owens' unexpected return and victory, even injuring Owens' neck during the intense bout.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
That infuriated Angels fans, of course, since their team has baseball’s longest playoff drought — 12 years, counting this one.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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The receptionist angers Kripke and Bert so much that they are picked up by the police — along with Stuart, who had also been arrested.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 July 2026
The strategy has also angered China, which has demanded that Manila rein in the Coast Guard spokesman who leads it.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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