as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the repair shop owner tore up the bill when he saw the enraged look on the customer's face
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as in infuriated
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 enraged
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Rob-Will’s enraged face as Beulah told him what the situation actually is was pretty amazing.
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William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
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Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Throughout our conversation, Rosenbaum frequently cited examples in which obvious AI errors left him enraged and literally cursing at the machine.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
After the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and nailed the referee with a pop-up Samoan Drop.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The film’s director, uptight Euro expat Max (Christoph Waltz), is initially enraged by their hijacking of the shoot, but his studio fatcat bosses (both voiced by Jeff Bridges) love the unhinged results.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Breakker was enraged as Rollins celebrated The Street Profits’ win.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
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Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The back-and-forth with the hospital and the insurer enraged Wood.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
Not every close call involves death-defying drop-offs and enraged bison.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Rob-Will’s enraged face as Beulah told him what the situation actually is was pretty amazing.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Massive, lumpy-looking hippos, who prefer to wallow or swim slowly in water pools, lakes, and rivers can run as fast as 25 km/h (about 70 meters in 10 seconds), a respectable sprinting speed not to be matched by most adults trying to outrun an enraged animal.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Pratt became enraged at the city’s leadership, accusing Bass of negligence.
—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Throughout our conversation, Rosenbaum frequently cited examples in which obvious AI errors left him enraged and literally cursing at the machine.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
After the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and nailed the referee with a pop-up Samoan Drop.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
The story enraged campus and district officials and played a role in Stapleton’s ousting, despite a later retraction.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The film’s director, uptight Euro expat Max (Christoph Waltz), is initially enraged by their hijacking of the shoot, but his studio fatcat bosses (both voiced by Jeff Bridges) love the unhinged results.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Breakker was enraged as Rollins celebrated The Street Profits’ win.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The back-and-forth with the hospital and the insurer enraged Wood.
—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
On the touchline, these two managers were expressive and often enraged, absorbed in the action.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enraged
Adjective
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
Verb
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When my friends found relief, they were thrilled—and infuriated.
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By the second half, the two teams meandering about the pitch infuriated everyone not on the pitch.
Adjective
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Baffled rather than outraged, curious Kaho tries to uncover the meaning of his words.
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Since construction at the Eagle Rock site — so nicknamed after a decrepit colonnade — first stalled in 2008, the only thing that accumulated faster than the garbage and graffiti were the epithets from outraged community members.
Verb
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They also have been angered by Kennedy’s attempts to link vaccines to autism, going against decades of research that show no such link, and his framing of autism as a debilitating disease.
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They've also been angered by Kennedy's attempts to link vaccines to autism, going against decades of research that show no such link, and his framing of autism as a debilitating disease.
Adjective
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The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
Verb
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Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
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David goes on a tour of the past 250 years and is deeply annoyed by every facet of it.
Adjective
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The Kang Kon was unveiled a month after the Choe Hyon in May 2025, but it was damaged during a botched launch at the northern port of Chongjin, prompting a furious response from Kim.
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Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
Adjective
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Getting mad about missing out on signing Anfernee Simons won’t change that.
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When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.
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