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enrage

verb en·rage \in-ˈrāj, en-\

: to make (someone) very angry : to fill (someone) with rage

Full Definition of ENRAGE

transitive verb

: to fill with rage : anger

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Origin of ENRAGE

Middle French enrager to become mad, from Old French enragier, from en- + rage rage

First Known Use: 1575

Related to ENRAGE

Synonyms: anger, incense, inflame (also enflame), infuriate, ire, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, tick off

Antonyms: delight, gratify, please

Rhymes with ENRAGE

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ENRAGED Defined for Kids

enrage

verb en·rage \in-ˈrāj\

en·rageden·rag·ing

Definition of ENRAGE for Kids

: to fill with rage : anger

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