rage

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rage  /ˈreɪdʒ/ ? Meaning of "rage"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a feeling of intense anger
  2. (n) a state of extreme anger
  3. (n) something that is desired intensely
  4. (n) violent state of the elements
  5. (n) an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  6. (v) behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
  7. (v) be violent; as of fires and storms
  8. (v) feel intense anger

Synonym(s)

cult, fad, furor, furore, fury, madness

Usage(s):

  • Amid the rioting that broke out in Gabon after Ali Ben Bongo succeeded his father as President, rage was focused on France's relationship with Africa's oppressive rulers.

Quotes

  1. "The Duchess of Dowdy strikes again," wrote Blackwell. "In feathered hats that were once the rage, she resembles a petrified parakeet from the Jurassic age. A royal wreck."
    on Jan 9, 2007 By: Mr Blackwell Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. Haggard said something "started to rage in my mind and in my heart."
    on Nov 23, 2008 By: Ted Haggard Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "I have not relinquished and will not relinquish power," Bakiyev wrote, according to the respected news agency 24.kg. "What's more important now is to stop the violence and the crazy rage of the crowd that spilled over the streets and squares...
    on Apr 7, 2010 By: Kurmanbek Bakiyev Source: New York Times

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