enrage in English
- enrage⇄enrage, noun.
(French Slang.)
1. a militant radical.
Ex. Members of Occident, an extreme-right-wing student group, waiting in the street to beat up Nanterre enrages, start fighting with police when they see enrages arrested (Mavis Galla - enrage⇄enrage, transitive verb, -raged,-raging.
to make very angry; make furious; madden.
Ex. The dog was enraged by their teasing. Their refusal to come enraged him.
(SYN) infuriate, exasperate, incense, anger.
enrage in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enrage in Hindi हिन्दी
enrage in Marathi मराठी
enrage in Sindhi سنڌي
enrage in Telugu తెలుగు
Enrage
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/
Phonetic: in-rayj
Definitions
- To make someone extremely angry.
- To provoke intense fury or wrath.
Usage Examples
- His rude comments enrage his colleagues.
- The unfair decision enraged the entire crowd.
Etymology
From Old French 'enragier,' meaning 'to make mad or furious,' derived from 'en-' (to cause) and 'rage' (fury, anger).
Synonyms
- Infuriate
- Exasperate
- Agitate
- Provoke
Antonyms
- Calm
- Pacify
- Soothe
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Enfurecer | en-foo-reh-ser |
| French | Enrager | on-ra-jay |
| German | Wütend machen | vyoo-tend ma-khen |
| Hindi | क्रोधित करना | krodhit karna |
| Tamil | கோபமாக்குதல் | kopamaakkutal |
| Telugu | కోపగించు | kopaginchu |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British and American English, 'enrage' is pronounced similarly, though the stress on 'rage' may be slightly stronger in American speech.
Historical Usage
Originally used in Middle English, 'enrage' has been a strong verb for expressing intense anger since the 14th century.
Cultural Nuances
The term 'enrage' is often used in contexts where anger is extreme, as opposed to mild irritation, making it suitable for serious disputes and conflicts.
More Information
The verb 'enrage' is commonly used in literature and speech to describe strong emotional reactions, particularly when a person or event provokes uncontrolled anger.