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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Beijing has been infuriated by the export curbs, describing them as "technological terrorism."
From Barron's
The remark has infuriated some of Washington’s closest allies.
From Los Angeles Times
Goals, aggravation, a red card that infuriated the visitors and opened a door for the hosts, a toe-to-toe fight that went to the wire.
From BBC
He also said this, which might infuriate some fans and perhaps some owners outside Los Angeles: “This isn’t just about, let’s spend a lot of money.”
From Los Angeles Times
“You made an enemy today,” Pelicarnassus said, an infuriating smile on his beak.
From Literature
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