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rabid

/ˈræbɪd/

ADJECTIVE

1. Affected by rabies

Infected with rabies, a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can cause abnormal behavior and aggression in animals and humans.

1.1. Animals infected with rabies

Describes an animal suffering from rabies, especially one displaying abnormal aggression, agitation, or other neurological symptoms.

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  • rabies-infected
  • rabies-stricken
  • infected

Examples

  • The veterinarian suspected that the unusually aggressive dog was rabid.
  • A rabid animal may behave unpredictably and require immediate medical attention after a bite.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Furiously angry or violent

Extremely angry, furious, or violently aggressive.

2.1. Intense anger and hostility

Describes someone displaying extreme anger, hostility, or an uncontrollable temper.

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Examples

  • The rabid customer shouted angrily at the staff.
  • He became rabid with anger after discovering the betrayal.

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2.2. Violent aggression and destructive behavior

Describes behavior or a person characterized by extreme aggression, ferocity, or a readiness to attack.

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Examples

  • The crowd turned rabid after the match ended in controversy.
  • The novel portrays a rabid mob attacking the abandoned estate.

Related Words

  • ruthless
  • predatory
  • brutality
  • bloodthirstiness

ADJECTIVE

3. Fanatically enthusiastic or extreme

Having or showing extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical enthusiasm, devotion, or commitment to a belief, cause, or activity.

3.1. Fanatical supporters and followers

Describes people who support a person, organization, team, or cause with excessive and often uncritical enthusiasm.

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Examples

  • The team attracted a rabid following of devoted supporters.
  • He was a rabid fan who never missed a single match.
  • The candidate's rabid supporters defended every decision without question.

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3.2. Extreme political or ideological positions

Describes beliefs, opinions, or political positions expressed with excessive intensity, intolerance, or uncompromising commitment.

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  • The newspaper criticized his rabid opposition to political reform.
  • Her rabid ideological views left little room for compromise.
  • The debate was dominated by rabid political rhetoric.

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