Rampage: meaning, definitions and examples

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rampage

 

[ ˈræmpeɪdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

violent behavior

A rampage is a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large amount of destruction or harm.

Synonyms

frenzy, outburst, rampant behavior

Examples of usage

  • The elephant went on a rampage through the village, destroying everything in its path.
  • The rioters went on a rampage, setting fire to cars and buildings.
Context #2 | Verb

to act violently and uncontrollably

To rampage means to act violently and uncontrollably, causing destruction or harm.

Examples of usage

  • The protesters rampaged through the streets, smashing windows and looting shops.
  • The bull rampaged through the china shop, breaking everything in sight.

Translations

Translations of the word "rampage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assolar

🇮🇳 आक्रमण

🇩🇪 Amoklauf

🇮🇩 mengamuk

🇺🇦 буйство

🇵🇱 szał

🇯🇵 暴れまわる

🇫🇷 saccage

🇪🇸 desenfreno

🇹🇷 çılgınlık

🇰🇷 난동

🇸🇦 هياج

🇨🇿 řádění

🇸🇰 besnenie

🇨🇳 横行

🇸🇮 divjanje

🇮🇸 æðiskast

🇰🇿 ашулану

🇬🇪 განრისხება

🇦🇿 qəzəb

🇲🇽 desenfreno

Etymology

The word 'rampage' originated from the Scottish word 'rampaw', which means to rear up or behave in a violent and uncontrollable manner. It first appeared in English in the 18th century and has been used to describe violent and destructive behavior ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,536, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.