Infuriate

usgb/ɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/
verb

To make someone very angry.

Her arrogance really infuriated me.
Visual representation of "infuriate" - To make someone very angry

Often appears as...

  • infuriate someone
  • infuriate by something
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Visual representation of "infuriate"
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Intensity Matters

Use 'infuriate' for extreme anger, not just mild annoyance.

Illustration for Intensity Matters
Missing my flight didn't just annoy me, it absolutely infuriated me.
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Active Situation

'Infuriate' often implies an ongoing situation rather than past events.

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The delays in the project are infuriating the clients actively.
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Not Physical

'Infuriate' describes emotional responses, not physical harm.

Illustration for Not Physical
His condescending tone is what infuriated me, not his gesture.
Visual representation of the word "Infuriate"

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