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.

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