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rage

[reyj] / reɪdʒ /
NOUN
extreme anger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity bitterness exasperation excitement frenzy furor fury indignation irritation madness mania obsession outburst passion resentment temper violence
STRONG
acerbity acrimony agitation apoplexy asperity blowup bluster choler convulsion dander eruption explosion ferment ferocity fireworks gall heat hemorrhage huff hysterics ire paroxysm rampage raving spasm spleen squall storm tantrum umbrage uproar upset vehemence wrath
WEAK
wingding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness happiness indifference love peace peacefulness
STRONG
harmony kindness mildness pleasure sweetness
WEAK
glee
NOUN
something in vogue; popular notion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enthusiasm furor mania passion
STRONG
caprice chic conceit craze crotchet cry fad fancy fashion freak happening in latest mode now style thing vagary whim
WEAK
dernier cri hot spot in thing in-spot last word latest thing latest wrinkle newest wrinkle
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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A road rage incident at a stoplight in Hollywood a few years ago, triggered by Lee’s delayed response to a green light, became the catalyst for the first season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

At the heart of the arguments that rage around immigration and asylum are two of the most potent ideas in politics: fairness and control.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

People are beside themselves with some mix of confusion and rage because stocks are barely down,” Donnelly said in written commentary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

My anger ran hot and cold—cold from wanting to freeze him out, but mostly hot with humiliation, rage, and frustration.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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