rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /

ADJECTIVE

uncontrolled, out of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excessive flagrant growing prevalent raging rife runaway spreading unbridled unchecked uncontrollable unhindered unrestrained wanton

WEAK

aggressive clamorous dominant epidemic exceeding bounds extravagant exuberant fanatical furious impetuous impulsive luxuriant out of control out of hand outrageous pandemic pervasive predominant profuse rampaging rank ungovernable widespread wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle mild moderate moral restrained

WEAK

checked controlled limited

Example Sentences

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Jerome Kramer, the sheriff of cattle-heavy Lincoln County, says cattle theft does happen, but is not as rampant as it could be if the state’s brand rules changed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fans last saw the inhabitants of Hawkins in a perilous place as season five opened, with Demogorgons running rampant, along with the monstrous Vecna.

From BBC

When Nyariaka gave birth to a healthy baby boy, cholera was rampant throughout the camp.

From Salon

Perhaps one thing all of a green and white persuasion could agree upon was that Roma were rampant as they cantered to a second win in Glasgow this term.

From BBC

An illustration featuring trees will replace a lion rampant holding a saltire flag.

From BBC

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