ranted

VERB

yell, rave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shout

STRONG

bellow bloviate bluster clamor cry declaim fume harangue mouth objurgate orate perorate rage rail roar scold sizzle soapbox spiel spout storm stump vociferate

WEAK

blow one's top carry on sound off take on

Antonyms

STRONG

be happy be quiet compliment praise

Example Sentences

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Actor Ryan McCartan ranted on Instagram about poorly timed giggles during his performance in “The Great Gatsby.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Don’t lie. Don’t disobey. Don’t disrespect your mother,” he has ranted.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

“That’s the whole meaning of life, isn’t it — trying to find a place for your stuff,” Carlin ranted.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

He shook his head, ranted at his coaches on the bench, then launched a tirade towards the nearby fourth official.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

“That’s the situation I find myself in,” Khrushchev ranted, punching the air.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin