rage
/reɪdʒ/
NOUN
1. Violent, uncontrollable anger or fury
A feeling of intense, violent, or explosive anger.
1.1. Anger, wrath, and indignation
Used when describing overwhelming feelings of anger, fury, or sudden wrath.
Synonyms
- acerbity
- acrimoniousness
- acrimony
- aggravation
- anger
- angriness
- animosity
- annoyance
- antagonism
- antipathy
- apoplexy
- asperity
- belligerence
- bile
- biliousness
- birse
- bitterness
- blowup
- choler
- crankiness
- dander
- dudgeon
- embitterment
- enmity
- exasperation
- frenzy
- furor
- furore
- fury
- gall
- grudge
- heat
- hostility
- hot-headedness
- huff
- indignation
- irascibility
- irascibleness
- irateness
- ire
- irritability
- irritation
- lividity
- lividness
- madness
- malevolence
- malice
- orneriness
- outburst
- outrage
- paroxysm
- passion
- pique
- pugnaciousness
- pugnacity
- quarrelsomeness
- querulousness
- rancor
- resentment
- slow burn
- spleen
- tantrum
- temper
- umbrage
- vehemence
- vengefulness
- venom
- vexation
- vindictiveness
- violence
- virulence
- vitriol
- wrath
- wrathfulness
Antonyms
- calm
- calmness
- forbearance
- glee
- happiness
- harmony
- indifference
- kindness
- love
- mildness
- pacify
- patience
- peace
- peacefulness
- placidity
- pleasure
- quiet
- quietude
- serenity
- tranquility
Examples
- His face turned red with rage when he heard the unfair accusations.
- She struggled to contain her rage during the heated confrontation.
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NOUN
2. A widespread temporary fashion, fad, or craze
A widespread, intense enthusiasm or popular trend; a prevailing fashion.
2.1. Fads, trends, and popular craze
Used when referring to a sudden or widespread surge in popularity, fashion, or collective excitement.
Synonyms
- bandwagon
- chic
- craze
- cult
- dernier cri
- enthusiasm
- fad
- fancy
- fashion
- fervor
- fever
- in thing
- infatuation
- last word
- latest
- latest thing
- latest wrinkle
- mania
- mode
- monomania
- movement
- new wave
- novelty
- obsession
- sensation
- style
- thing
- trend
- vogue
Antonyms
- classic
Examples
- Roller skating was all the rage during the late seventies.
- This innovative gadget is the latest rage among tech enthusiasts.
Related Words
- popularity
- style
- trend
- vogue
NOUN
3. Turmoil, uproar, or violent agitation
A state of noisy, turbulent commotion, disturbance, or frenzy.
3.1. Commotion, tumult, and uproar
Used when describing chaotic excitement, public uproar, or violent natural turbulence.
Synonyms
- agitation
- bedlam
- brouhaha
- bustle
- buzz
- chaos
- clamor
- clatter
- commotion
- confusion
- convulsion
- disturbance
- ferment
- flap
- flare-up
- havoc
- hubbub
- hullabaloo
- hurly-burly
- pandemonium
- rampage
- ruckus
- ruption
- rumpus
- squall
- storm
- tempest
- to-do
- tumult
- turmoil
- uproar
Antonyms
Examples
- The ship struggled against the fury and rage of the winter storm.
- The announcement provoked an uproar and a rage of complaints across the city.
Related Words
- chaos
- frenzy
- storm
- turbulence
VERB
4. To act or speak with intense anger
To express violent anger, shout furiously, or behave in an uncontrolled fury.
4.1. Expressing furious anger, shouting, and throwing tantrums
Used when a person screams, scolds, or erupts in unrestrained fury.
Synonyms
- be beside oneself
- be furious
- blow a fuse
- blow up
- bluster
- boil
- boil over
- bristle
- burn
- chafe
- erupt
- fly off the handle
- foam
- foam at the mouth
- fret
- fulminate
- fume
- go berserk
- have a fit
- have a tantrum
- let off steam
- look daggers
- make a scene
- rail at
- rant
- rant and rave
- rave
- roar
- run amok
- scold
- scream
- see red
- seethe
- sizzle
- smolder
- snap at
- splutter
- steam
- storm
- throw a fit
- yell
Antonyms
Examples
- He began to rage at the officials when the goal was disallowed.
- She paced the hallway, raging against the unjust decision.
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VERB
5. To continue with great violence, spread uncontrollably, or persist fiercely
To proceed or continue with relentless force, violence, or fury (said of storms, battles, fires, or diseases).
5.1. Fierce continuation, blazes, storms, and epidemics
Used when describing fires, storms, epidemics, or conflicts that burn or advance fiercely without abating.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The forest fire continued to rage through the valley for three days.
- A blizzard was raging outside, making travel impossible.
Related Words
- blaze
- conflict
- epidemic
- storm