infuriate
UK: ɪnˈfjʊə.ri.eɪt | US: ɪnˈfjʊr.i.eɪt
vt. to make someone extremely angry or furious
The word "infuriate" originates from Latin infuriatus, the past participle of infuriare ("to enrage"), derived from in- (intensifier) + furia ("fury, rage"). The root furia itself comes from the Latin furere ("to rage, be mad"), reflecting a vivid connection to uncontrolled anger. Over time, the term evolved in English to specifically denote the act of provoking intense anger, preserving the core idea of "fury" while adding the causative force of the prefix in-.
His careless remarks infuriated the entire audience.
The delay in the project timeline infuriated the client.
She was infuriated by the unfair treatment.
The politician’s lies infuriated voters.
Constant interruptions infuriate anyone trying to focus.