Rage

/reɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a strong feeling of uncontrollable anger.

His rage was evident when he heard the unfair accusation.

a fit of violent anger.

During her rage, she broke several items in the room.

fury or intense emotion.

She was filled with rage when she saw the damage to her car.

verb

to feel or express violent anger.

He raged against the unfair treatment he received.

to act in a violent and uncontrolled manner.

The storm raged throughout the night.

Middle English, from Old French 'rage', from Latin 'rabia' meaning frenzy.

fit of rage

A sudden burst of intense anger.

rage against the machine

To resist or fight against an oppressive force.

road rage

Aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by drivers in response to the actions of others.

angry

Feeling or showing anger.

fury

Wild or violent anger.

irate

Feeling or characterized by great anger.

To blow up

He blew up when he heard the news.

To flip out

She flipped out when she saw the mess.

Going off

He was going off on everyone at the office.