Rage: meaning, definitions and examples

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rage

[ reɪdʒ ]

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outburst of anger

A strong feeling of uncontrollable anger or wild fury. It is often accompanied by violent behavior and can result in destructive actions.

Synonyms

anger, fury, outrage

Examples of usage

His face turned red with rage.
She was shaking with rage after the argument.

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expressing anger

To express anger in a loud, violent, or uncontrolled way. It can involve shouting, screaming, or aggressive gestures.

Synonyms

fume, rant, storm

Examples of usage

He raged at the unfairness of the situation.
She raged against the injustices of the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "rage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raiva

🇮🇳 क्रोध

🇩🇪 Rage

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 ярість

🇵🇱 furia

🇯🇵 怒り

🇫🇷 rage

🇪🇸 rabia

🇹🇷 öfke

🇰🇷 분노

🇸🇦 غضب

🇨🇿 vztek

🇸🇰 zlosť

🇨🇳 愤怒

🇸🇮 jeza

🇮🇸 reiði

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 ბრაზი

🇦🇿 qəzəb

🇲🇽 ira

Word origin

The word 'rage' originated from the Old French word 'rage' meaning 'madness, insanity'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to describe intense anger or fury. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and behaviors associated with strong feelings of anger.

See also: enrage, enraged, outrage, outrageous, raging.