rampant

The word “rampant” has 2 syllables: ram-pant

It's pronounced as /ˈræmpənt/

What is synonym and antonym for rampant?

In the thesaurus, “rampant” has 59 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rampant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rampant

abandoned
aggressive
barbaric
clamorous
close
dense
dominant
epidemic
exceeding bounds
excessive
extravagant
exuberant
fanatical
flagrant
furious
growing
hog wild
impetuous
impulsive
intemperate
lavish
lush
luxuriant
out of control
out of hand
outrageous
overgrown
overrun
pandemic
pervasive
predominant
prevalent
profuse
prosperous
raging
rampaging
rank
raw
rife
riotous
runaway
spreading
tangled
thick
unbounded
unbridled
unchecked
uncontrollable
uncontrolled
ungovernable
unhampered
unhindered
uninhibited
unrestrained
verdant
wanton
weedy
widespread
wild

Antonyms for rampant

blighted
bridled
checked
constrained
controlled
curbed
dormant
gentle
governed
hampered
hindered
limited
mild
moderate
moral
restrained
sparse
stunted
temperate
tempered

Meanings of rampant

adjective
1. Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
2. Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.
3. Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.
4. Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
5. Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

Example Sentences

Rampant inflation has caused prices to skyrocket, making it difficult for families to afford basic necessities.
The city was in chaos, with crime running rampant in the streets.
In some regions, deforestation is rampant, leading to the loss of vital habitats for wildlife.
Misinformation on social media platforms is running rampant, making it challenging to discern fact from fiction.
Despite efforts to control it, the virus continued to spread rampant throughout the community.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rampant, such as: abandoned, aggressive, barbaric, blighted, bridled, checked, clamorous.

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