Furify

/ˈfjʊrɪfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To make furious or wild; to drive into a state of rage or frenzy.

Etymology

From fury + Latin suffix '-fy' (to make or cause to be). This rare verb construction follows the pattern of verbs like 'terrify' and 'mortify.'

Kelly Says

This is a word that almost exists in English—we have 'terrify' and 'petrify,' so why not 'furify'? It shows how language creates new words when speakers feel the need, even if dictionaries don't always catch on.

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