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   rage

   /reɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. violent uncontrollable anger: "her face was distorted with rage" Similar temperfit of rage/fury/anger/temperfit of bad/ill tempertowering ragebad temperpetfit of piquetantrumfuryfrenzy of rage/angerrampageparoxysm of rage/angerpassionbad moodmoodmardinformal:grumpstropstateblowouthissy fitinformal, dated:batewaxskidarchaic:paddywhack
   • ▪ anger or aggression associated with conflict arising from a particular situation: "office rage is on the increase" Similar furyangerwrathoutrageindignationpassionhot temperspleenresentmentpiqueannoyancevexationexasperationdispleasurebitternessrancourantagonismhostilityair rageliterary:irecholerOpposite calmness
   • ▪ the violent action of a natural agency: "the rising rage of the sea"
   • 2. a vehement desire or passion: "a rage for absolute honesty informs much western art" Similar crazepassionfashiontastedesirecravingappetitetrendvoguefadenthusiasmloveobsessioncompulsionweaknessfondnessfixationfetishmaniafascinationpreoccupationinformal:thingyenrare:cacoethes
   • ▪ a widespread temporary enthusiasm or fashion: "computer games are all the rage"
   • ▪ prophetic, poetic, or martial enthusiasm or ardour: literary "Leaden Age, Quicken'd with Youthfull Spleene, and Warlike Rage"
   • 3. a lively party: informal Australian, New Zealand "the sound of the rage filled the campus"

   verb

   • 1. feel or express violent uncontrollable anger: "he raged at the futility of it all" Similar be angrybe furiousbe enragedbe incensedbe infuriatedseethebe beside oneselfhave a fitboilbe boiling overrantraverant and ravestormfumespitbreathe fireburninformal:be lividbe wildjump up and downfroth/foam at the mouthbe steamed uphave steam coming out of one's earsdo one's head/nut inspit feathersprotest strongly atcomplain vociferously aboutdisagree violently withoppose stronglydenouncefulminatestorminveighrailkickexpostulatemake a fuss aboutinformal:kick up a fuss/stink about
   • ▪ continue with great force or intensity: "the argument raged for days" Similar be violentbe at its heightbe turbulentbe tempestuousbe uncontrollablethunderrampage
   • ▪ (of an illness or fire) spread very rapidly or uncontrollably: "the great cholera epidemic which raged across Europe in 1831"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) have or reach a high degree of intensity: "she couldn't hide the fear that raged within her"
   • 2. enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music: informal "we're gonna rage through the weekend"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘madness’): from Old French rage (noun), rager (verb), from a variant of Latin rabies (see rabies).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RAGE definition: 1. (a period of) extreme or violent anger: 2. an exciting or entertaining event involving a lot of…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RAGE is violent and uncontrolled anger. How to use rage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rage.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. intense anger; fury. 2. violent movement or action, esp of the sea, wind, etc. 3. great intensity of hunger, sexual desire, or other feelings. 4. aggressive behaviour associated with a specified environment or activity. road rage.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › rageRAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. intense anger; fury. violent movement or action, esp of the sea, wind, etc. great intensity of hunger, sexual desire, or other feelings. aggressive behaviour associated with a specified environment or activity.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rageRage - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of rage. noun. a feeling of intense anger. “his face turned red with rage ” synonyms: fury, madness. see more. noun. a state of extreme anger. “she fell into a rage and refused to answer” synonyms: apoplexy. see more. noun. violent state of the elements. “the sea hurled itself in thundering rage against the rocks” see more. verb.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › rageRage - definition of rage by The Free Dictionary

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   1. intense anger; fury. 2. violent movement or action, esp of the sea, wind, etc. 3. great intensity of hunger, sexual desire, or other feelings. 4. aggressive behaviour associated with a specified environment or activity: road rage; school rage. 5. a fashion or craze (esp in the phrase all the rage) 6. informal Austral and NZ a dance or party.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of rage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   RAGE definition: 1. strong anger that you cannot control: 2. to continue with great force or violence: 3. to speak…. Learn more.

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    A furious, uncontrolled anger; esp., a brief spell of raving fury. Webster's New World. A great force, violence, or intensity, as of the wind. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (4) Synonyms: anger. the last word. mania. trend. mode. much in demand. in vogue. in-style.

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    Anger, also known as wrath (UK: / rɒθ / ROTH) or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat. [1][2]