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Ranted: meaning, definitions and examples

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ranted

 

[ ræntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing anger

Ranted refers to speaking or shouting at length in an impassioned way, often due to frustration or anger. This verb indicates a state of agitation where one conveys their thoughts loudly and emotionally, typically not holding back their feelings.

Synonyms

barked, complained, raved, shouted

Examples of usage

  • He ranted about the unfair treatment he received at work.
  • During the meeting, she ranted about the project's delays.
  • The politician ranted against the proposed policy changes.
  • They ranted for hours during the debate on social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "ranted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alugado

🇮🇳 किराए पर दिया हुआ

🇩🇪 verliehen

🇮🇩 diberikan

🇺🇦 наданий

🇵🇱 wynajęty

🇯🇵 貸し出された

🇫🇷 loué

🇪🇸 alquilado

🇹🇷 kiralanmış

🇰🇷 임대된

🇸🇦 مُعطى

🇨🇿 pronajatý

🇸🇰 prenajatý

🇨🇳 租用的

🇸🇮 najemljen

🇮🇸 leigður

🇰🇿 жалға берілген

🇬🇪 გაცემული

🇦🇿 kirayəyə verilmiş

🇲🇽 alquilado

Etymology

The word 'rant' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Dutch word 'rant,' which means 'to talk wildly' and is related to the Middle English term 'ranter', referring to a person who speaks in an extravagant or exaggerated manner. The roots trace back to the late 16th century, when the term was used to describe a person who delivered a long, passionate, and often loud speech. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass not only extreme passion but also the expression of complaints or grievances in an emotional and often unrestrained manner. Its usage has expanded in contemporary language, often reflecting modern social and political climates, making it a relevant term in discussions regarding public discourse, social movements, and personal expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,749, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.