infuriate — to make someone extremely angry and impatient
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone extremely angry and impatient
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfjʊriˌeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The slow WiFi at the coffee shop infuriated the freelancer who had a deadline to meet.
- It infuriates me when people spoil movies in their social media posts.
- The politician's contradictory statements infuriated voters across the nation.
infuriate
VERB[/ɪnˈfjʊriˌeɪt/]
to make someone extremely angry and impatient
The referee's unfair call infuriated the entire stadium of home fans.
Fierce debates infuriate, but angry minds create!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infuriatus', the past participle of 'infuriare', which combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'furiare' (to rage), derived from 'furia' meaning fury or rage.
Breakdown
in- (into, make) + furiate (from Latin furiare, to rage) = infuriate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The slow WiFi at the coffee shop infuriated the freelancer who had a deadline to meet.”
“It infuriates me when people spoil movies in their social media posts.”
“The politician's contradictory statements infuriated voters across the nation.”
“My cat's ability to knock things off tables seems designed to infuriate me.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.