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 22 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rampant along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rampant
- dense
- excessive
- flagrant
- growing
- lush
- luxuriant
- prevalent
- prosperous
- raging
- raw
- rife
- runaway
- spreading
- thick
- unbridled
- unchecked
- uncontrollable
- uncontrolled
- unhindered
- unrestrained
- wanton
- weedy
Antonyms for rampant
- checked
- constrained
- controlled
- dormant
- gentle
- governed
- hampered
- hindered
- mild
- moderate
- moral
- restrained
- sparse
- temperate
Meanings of rampant
- adjective
- Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
- Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.
- Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.
- Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
- 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 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rampant, such as: checked, constrained, controlled, dense, dormant, excessive, flagrant.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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