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as in enraging
to make angry
it's virtually impossible to anger Mrs. Peterson—she's the most easygoing person I've ever known
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Recent Examples of angering
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The prequel will introduce his family and girlfriend and the events that led up to his victory, notorious for angering the Capitol elite.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Until Wednesday, Amiri was joined at trial by former colleague Devon Wenger, a military veteran who maintains he was dragged into this case after angering higher-ups by trying to raise alarm bells about Rombough and others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Either way companies run the risk of angering customers and staff.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The plan was originally discussed behind closed doors, angering many residents who believe such a plan should be voted on publicly.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Further confusing and angering fans has been the way the team has seemingly taken shots at Dončić's work ethic and conditioning.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
By providing new clear directives, a leader runs the risk of angering employees who are comfortable with the status quo.
—Chris Lipp, Big Think, 10 Feb. 2025
Casey pushes, angering the mascot in an orange jumpsuit and a cheeseburger on his head.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
Reports suggest that some Republican lawmakers are frustrated with Musk’s bluster and that the DOGE approach to slashing the federal bureaucracy is angering constituents and making lawmakers less popular in their districts.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The prequel will introduce his family and girlfriend and the events that led up to his victory, notorious for angering the Capitol elite.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Until Wednesday, Amiri was joined at trial by former colleague Devon Wenger, a military veteran who maintains he was dragged into this case after angering higher-ups by trying to raise alarm bells about Rombough and others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Either way companies run the risk of angering customers and staff.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The plan was originally discussed behind closed doors, angering many residents who believe such a plan should be voted on publicly.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Further confusing and angering fans has been the way the team has seemingly taken shots at Dončić's work ethic and conditioning.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
By providing new clear directives, a leader runs the risk of angering employees who are comfortable with the status quo.
—Chris Lipp, Big Think, 10 Feb. 2025
Casey pushes, angering the mascot in an orange jumpsuit and a cheeseburger on his head.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angering
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James Maddison Age: 28 Contract expires: 2028 Maddison might be the most infuriating member of Tottenham’s squad.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Her perhaps most infuriating trait, as with so many moms, is her constant need to always be right.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Emma San, Dublin track and field: The UC Davis commit completed her successful return from an ACL injury, winning the 100-meter hurdles at the NCS meet in 14.59 by upsetting top qualifier Hope Diekmann from San Ramon Valley.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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When Georgia basketball was on the verge of upsetting Florida in February, football coach Kirby Smart, who was sitting courtside, worked with athletic director Josh Brooks to tell fans to wait until the Gators had left the court.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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What makes these situations even more troublesome is that McDonald said that there may be no access to Wi-Fi where travelers are vacationing, especially after being abducted.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The request to Congress is seen as unlikely to meaningfully change the troublesome increase in the U.S. national debt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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California is notorious for its burdensome regulations and difficult business climate, and its treatment of the insurance industry is no different.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Trump's legal team argued that Biden had unlawfully granted mass parole and that individual case reviews would be too burdensome for immigration authorities.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Angering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angering. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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