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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Vandalism has been rampant, with graffiti appearing on the historic structure almost daily.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Gloucestershire and England left-armer David Payne also took 2-35 on his IPL debut - he was signed as a late injury replacement at Sunrisers - but his side were unable to stop RCB's rampant chase.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Like most Americans, we had never seen a McDonald’s, though rumors of their existence were rampant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Disease runs rampant because few can afford health care, but starvation remains the number-one killer.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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