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Meaning of enraging
causing someone to feel intense anger
Etymology of enraging
The word "enraging" has its roots in the Old French word "enrager," which means "to drive mad" or "to infuriate," derived from "en-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "rager" (meaning "to rage" or "to be mad")
Synonyms
infuriating
exasperating
maddening
irritating
annoying
vexing
frustrating
provoking
angering
incensing
enflaming
inflaming
riling
antagonizing
antagonising
offending
outraging
scandalizing
scandalising
disgusting
repulsing
repelling
offending
inflaming
anger-provoking
infuriating
irksome
galling
rankling
nettling
peeving
ruffling
disturbing
upsetting
distressing
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel intense anger
- * Extremely annoying or irritating
Usage Examples
- The enraging situation at the airport led to a heated argument between the passengers and the staff
- * The enraging behavior of the driver, who cut me off, made me honk my horn in frustration
Antonyms
calming
soothing
placating
appeasing
pacifying
mollifying
conciliating
alleviating
mitigating
soothing
gentle
lenitive
lenient
tranquilizing
sedative
comforting
reassuring
heartening
uplifting
pleasing
delightful
charming
attractive
alluring
captivating
endearing