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   Rage

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   noun

   • 1. violent, uncontrollable anger: "her face was distorted with rage" Similar temperfit of rage/fury/anger/temperfit of bad/ill tempertowering ragebad temperpetfit of piquetantrumfuryfrenzy of rage/angerrampageparoxysm of rage/angerpassionbad moodmoodmardinformal:grumpstropstateblowouthissy fitinformal, dated:batewaxskidarchaic:paddywhack
   • ▪ the violent action of a natural agency: "the rising rage of the sea"
   • ▪ a vehement desire or passion: "a rage for absolute honesty informs much western art" Similar crazepassionfashiontastedesirecravingappetitetrendvoguefadenthusiasmloveobsessioncompulsionweaknessfondnessfixationfetishmaniafascinationpreoccupationinformal:thingyenrare:cacoethes
   • ▪ an instance of aggressive behavior or violent anger caused by a stressful or frustrating situation: "desk rage" Similar furyangerwrathoutrageindignationpassionhot temperspleenresentmentpiqueannoyancevexationexasperationdispleasurebitternessrancorantagonismhostilityair rageliterary:irecholerOpposite calmness
   • ▪ a widespread temporary enthusiasm or fashion: "video and computer games are all the rage"
   • ▪ intense feeling, especially prophetic, poetic, or martial enthusiasm or ardor.

   verb

   • 1. feel or express violent uncontrollable anger: "he raged at the futility of it all" Similar be angrybe furiousbe enragedbe incensedbe infuriatedseethebe beside oneselfhave a fitboilbe boiling overrantraverant and ravestormfumespitbreathe fireburninformal:be lividbe wildjump up and downfroth/foam at the mouthbe steamed uphave steam coming out of one's earsdo one's head/nut inspit feathersprotest strongly atcomplain vociferously aboutdisagree violently withoppose stronglydenouncefulminatestorminveighrailkickexpostulatemake a fuss aboutinformal:kick up a fuss/stink about
   • ▪ continue with great force or intensity: "the argument raged for days" Similar be violentbe at its heightbe turbulentbe tempestuousbe uncontrollablethunderrampage
   • ▪ (of an illness) spread very rapidly or uncontrollably: "the great cholera epidemic that raged across Europe in 1831"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) have or reach a high degree of intensity: "she couldn't hide the fear that raged within her"
   • ▪ enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music: "we're gonna rage through the weekend"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘madness’): from Old French rage (noun), rager (verb), from a variant of Latin rabies (see rabies).

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rageRage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : violent and uncontrolled anger. b. : a fit of violent wrath. c. archaic : insanity. 2. : violent action (as of wind or sea) 3. : an intense feeling : passion. 4. : a fad pursued with intense enthusiasm. was all the rage. rage. 2 of 2. verb. raged; raging. intransitive verb.

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   Rage, Aggression. Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff. Anger is one of the basic human emotions, as elemental as happiness, sadness, anxiety, or disgust. These emotions are tied to basic survival...

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   Mar 10, 2021 · Anger. Explaining Intense Episodes of Rage. The irrational thinking of the extremely angry. Posted March 10, 2021|Reviewed by Gary Drevitch. How Can I Manage My Anger? It's difficult to...

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   Jun 17, 2021 · Rage. Stress. Agitation. Anxiety. Overwhelmed state. Anger can be expressed in various ways, such as an internal reaction where we invoke negative self-talk, rage inwardly, or overtly...

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   May 14, 2024 · How rage manifests may vary depending on the individual and circumstances. That being said, symptoms of rage may include, but are not limited to, the following: Extreme agitation or stress; Shouting; Gesturing; Pacing; Trembling or shaking; Feelings of intense hatred or hostility; Physical aggression

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   Definition of rage. 1. as in frenzy. a state of wildly excited activity or emotion found her at home in a rage of scrubbing and cleaning in preparation for the rabbi's visit. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. frenzy. rampage. fury. hysteria. agitation. delirium. fever. furore. flap. uproar. distraction. confusion.

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   noun. angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage. Synonyms: madness, ire, passion, frenzy, wrath. Antonyms: calm. a fit of violent anger: Her rages usually don't last too long. fury or violence of wind, waves, fire, disease, etc. Synonyms: turbulence.