Infuriate
Verb
Definition: To fill with fury or rage; to make extremely angry.
Synonyms: Enrage, Provoke, Incense, Anger
Antonyms: Pacify, Calm, Soothe, Appease
Examples:
- The rude comment infuriated him, and he stormed out of the room.
- The unfair treatment of the employees infuriated the entire staff.
Mnemonics:
- "Infuriate" sounds similar to "fury," which represents extreme anger.
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "infuriate" originated from the Latin word "in" (into) + "furiare" (to enrage) which comes from "furor" (fury).
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe extreme anger or rage.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Infuriated to no end"
Explanation:This phrase means being extremely angry without any limit or bounds.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Using "infuriate" synonymously with "annoy" or "bother."
Explanation:While annoy or bother may cause some irritation, "infuriate" refers to a much stronger and intense feeling of anger or rage.