Enrage – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Meaning:
To enrage someone means to make them extremely angry or furious, usually because of something they feel is unfair, irritating, or threatening.
Definition:
Enrage (verb) is used when an event, action, or statement pushes someone from annoyance into a strong emotional reaction. It often implies an escalation—something that causes anger to build until the person can no longer stay calm or think clearly. For example, a rude remark can enrage a coworker, and repeated delays can enrage customers.
If you are looking for a related noun, resentment describes a longer-lasting, bitter anger that can develop when someone feels wronged.
Example Sentences:
- His rude comment seemed to enrage her instantly.
- The unfair decision will enrage the community and lead to complaints.
- The constant delays began to enrage the passengers during the busy season.
- When the system deleted his work, it enraged him enough to report the issue immediately.
- Trying to blame the customer for a clearly documented error can enrage even patient people.
Enrage Synonyms:
- Infuriate
- Fury
- Mad
- Anger
- Exacerbate
- Fume
- Provoke
- Embitter
Enrage Antonyms:
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