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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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

Earlier this year, as the war with Iran raged and oil prices reached the highest in more than four years, he led a coordinated release of crude reserves, including 172 million barrels from the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

In response, Platner and Gertner have raged at media outlets for publishing the story and at the two campaign staffers, one former and one current, who spoke to reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He then raised rates at the fastest pace in four decades as inflation raged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He raged at his cowardice, but that did no good.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin