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rabid

[rab-id] / ˈræb ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
very angry; maniacal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crazed delirious enthusiastic fanatical fervent frenzied furious virulent zealous
WEAK
berserk bigoted bitten corybantic crazy deranged extreme extremist flipped foaming at the mouth frantic freaked-out frenetic hog-wild hot infuriated insane intemperate intolerant irrational keen mad mad-dog narrow-minded nutty obsessed overboard poisoned radical raging revolutionary sick sizzling smoking steamed up ultra ultraist violent wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic calm disinterested dispassionate indifferent lethargic sane unenthusiastic unexcited
WEAK
delighted happy pleased

Example Sentences

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On the topic of rabid fans: I listened to an episode of “Wilco the Podcast” — these guys are deep in the lore.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

I’m not a rabid capitalist, but why should art be different from other things?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

My husband and I watch “Love Is Blind” with one of those nearest and dearest, and we three approach each season like rabid sports fans who are only in it to yell at the TV.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Shannon looked at me like I was a rabid dog, and I did nothing to reassure her.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.