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Meaning of enrage
The primary meaning of the word "enrage" is to make someone extremely angry.
Etymology of enrage
The word "enrage" originates from the Old French word "enrager," which is a combination of "en" (meaning "in" or "to") and "rager" (meaning "to rage" or "to be furious"), derived from the Latin word "rabies," meaning "fury" or "rage"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe intense anger or fury
Synonyms
infuriate
anger
outrage
provoke
exasperate
infuriating
enrage
incense
inflame
irritate
vex
annoy
rile
gall
nettle
vexing
irk
vexation
angering
provoking
offending
resent
indignation
infuriation
outrage
wrath
fury
rage
resentment
bitterness
acrimony
spleen
temper
irritation
displeasure
discontent
dissatisfaction
exaggeration
infuriated
incensed
inflamed
irate
outraged
resentful
indignant
angry
furious
irritable
testy
touchy
cross
cranky
grouchy
grumpy
Definitions
- To make someone extremely angry
- To provoke or infuriate someone to the point of intense anger or fury
Usage Examples
- The news of the scandal enraging the public and leading to widespread protests
- Her comments enrage me, and I couldn't help but respond angrily
- The politician's statement enrage the opposition, who demanded an apology