raged

VERB

be angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit have a tantrum let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave snap at throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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raged

The move reopens a fight that has raged for a decade.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

There was also widespread disruption to road and rail networks, while London Fire Brigade experienced its busiest day since World War Two as blazes raged around the capital.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

As the party raged on LACMA’s campus, hundreds of parade participants hurriedly prepared for their debuts in the corners of nearby streets and parking lots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

Fired last week, Mr. Pelley mourned the end of his 37-year career at the Tiffany Network and raged at philistines who took over the show on which he worked for more than two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Joan of Arc could have hidden in her village while battles raged around her, but she didn’t.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly