Definitions

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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That makes Geng’s allegations of rampant misconduct by top scholars more than a parochial matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

This marked a "new low" for an industry that has been "rampant with consumer protection issues", the filing said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Rumors have run rampant for weeks over the couple's wedding, with no official confirmation, but clues have multiplied around Madison Square Garden.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Riff pressed Hochman on Thursday on whether he’d brought his claims of rampant fraud to the five supervisors and their top attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Rumors about exactly how he had died were running rampant, but no one had actually been witness to his demise.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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