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railed

 

[ reɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'railed' is the past tense of the verb 'rail', which means to complain or protest strongly against something. It often implies a sense of frustration or anger directed towards a particular issue or situation. Additionally, 'railed' can also refer to the act of being confined or restricted to a rail system, such as in transportation contexts. In both usages, the term conveys a strong emotional response.

Synonyms

complained, criticized, denounced, objected, protested

Examples of usage

  • He railed against the unfair policies.
  • The politician railed at the government for failing the citizens.
  • She railed about the poor conditions of public transport.
  • They railed against the new regulations that limit free speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "railed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ferroviário

🇮🇳 रेल पर

🇩🇪 eisenbahngängig

🇮🇩 kereta

🇺🇦 залізничний

🇵🇱 kolejowy

🇯🇵 鉄道の

🇫🇷 ferroviaire

🇪🇸 ferroviario

🇹🇷 demiryolu

🇰🇷 철도

🇸🇦 سكة حديدية

🇨🇿 železniční

🇸🇰 železničný

🇨🇳 铁路的

🇸🇮 železniški

🇮🇸 járnbraut

🇰🇿 теміржол

🇬🇪 რკინიგზა

🇦🇿 dəmiryolu

🇲🇽 ferroviario

Word origin

The word 'rail' comes from the Old French 'raille', which means a railing or a banter. It has its roots in the Latin 'ragere', which pertains to 'to cry out', highlighting the word's connection to vocal expressions of discontent. The evolution of 'rail' into its modern verb form reflects a transition from merely describing a physical barrier to embodying a verbal barrier against injustices or grievances. Over time, 'railing' has taken on a more confrontational tone, often associated with passionate speech and advocacy against social and political issues. This shift in meaning illustrates how language evolves to keep pace with societal changes, allowing individuals to express their frustrations and demands for reform through a term that has both historical and emotional weight.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,049, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.