Enrage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enrage is a verb meaning (intransitive) To become angry or wild. [16th–18th c.].
Meaning
(intransitive) To become angry or wild. [16th–18th c.].
More Meanings
- (transitive) To fill with rage; to outrage; to provoke to frenzy; to make furious.
- (transitive, obsolete) To provoke to madness, to make insane.
Example Sentences
La[dy Macbeth]. I pray you ſpeake not: he growes worſe & worſe Queſtion enrages him: at once, goodnight. […] Len[nox]. Good night, and better health Attend his Maieſty.
Word Forms
- enrages
- enraging
- enraged
Synonyms for enrage
Depending on context, synonyms include affront, aggravate, anger, antagonize, awrath, burn up.
Antonyms for enrage
Common opposites include allay, appease, assuage, beguile, bewitch, calm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infuriate, ire, incense, arage, rage, wrath.
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Sources & Attribution
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