infuriate
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
verb
adjective
Related Words
See enrage.
Other Word Forms
- infuriately adverb
- infuriating adjective
- infuriatingly adverb
- infuriation noun
- uninfuriated adjective
Etymology
Origin of infuriate
First recorded in 1660–70; from Medieval Latin infuriātus, past participle of infuriāre “to madden, enrage.” See in- 2, fury, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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She told the BBC that MI5's conduct after the attack was "infuriating" and made her feel like "we were collateral damage".
From BBC
Unlike the rest of us, he wasn’t infuriated.
To pay off the debts, the new company began cutting trees at a furious pace, which infuriated environmental activists.
From Los Angeles Times
"I'm so glad they've done this, because it was so infuriating when people were like 'how did you not know?'," former Celebrity Traitors contestant Lucy Beaumont said on Uncloaked.
From BBC
If you've lost track of what thrilled - and infuriated - users in 2025, here's a handy recall: a round-up of the year's moments that made the country pause, laugh, or even scoff.
From BBC
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