Infuriate: meaning, definitions and examples
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infuriate
[ ɪnˈfjʊərɪeɪt ]
in a heated argument
To infuriate means to make someone extremely angry or annoyed, typically as a result of a deliberate action. It is a strong emotion that can lead to intense reactions.
Synonyms
anger, enrage, incense, irritate, provoke
Examples of usage
- The rude comments infuriated her.
- His behavior infuriated his colleagues.
- The constant delays infuriated the customers.
in a competitive situation
To infuriate can also mean to greatly provoke or annoy someone in a competitive situation, such as a game or a sport, leading to heightened emotions.
Synonyms
aggravate, annoy, exasperate, irk
Examples of usage
- The referee's decision infuriated the fans.
- His aggressive playing style infuriated his opponents.
Translations
Translations of the word "infuriate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfurecer
🇮🇳 गुस्सा दिलाना
🇩🇪 wütend machen
🇮🇩 membuat marah
🇺🇦 розлютити
🇵🇱 rozgniewać
🇯🇵 激怒させる
🇫🇷 exaspérer
🇪🇸 enfurecer
🇹🇷 çileden çıkarmak
🇰🇷 격분시키다
🇸🇦 يثير الغضب
🇨🇿 rozčílit
🇸🇰 rozzúriť
🇨🇳 激怒
🇸🇮 razjeziti
🇮🇸 gera reiðan
🇰🇿 ашуландыру
🇬🇪 გაბრაზება
🇦🇿 hirsindən çıxartmaq
🇲🇽 enfurecer
Word origin
The word 'infuriate' originated from the Latin word 'infuriatus', which means 'enraged'. The prefix 'in-' implies intensification, while 'furiatus' comes from 'furia', meaning 'fury' or 'rage'. The term has been used in English since the 17th century, maintaining its strong connotation of extreme anger or annoyance.