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rage

rage [ rayj ]


noun  (plural rag·es)
Definition:
 
1. extreme anger: sudden and extreme anger
tears of rage

2. angry outburst: an outburst of strong anger
flew into a rage

3. object of fad: something that is the object of a short-lived fascination, fashion, or enthusiasm shared by many people
Those toys are all the rage for kids at the moment.

4. force or intensity: extreme or unrelenting intensity

5. strong passion or enthusiasm: a strong and sometimes overpowering desire or enthusiasm



intransitive verb  (past and past participle raged, present participle rag·ing, 3rd person present singular rag·es)
Definition:
 
1. act with or feel rage: to speak or do something with sudden, extreme anger, or feel such strong anger

2. occur with violence: to occur, continue, move, or spread with great force and violence
The storm raged for three days.

[13th century. Via French< Vulgar Latin rabia, alteration of Latin rabies (see rabies)]

Word Key: Synonyms

See anger.

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