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Definitions

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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Massachusetts may have a unique bond with the Kennedys, but it has a particularly rabid connection to its hometown coffee brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The nine-episode second season, which premiered this week, is just the latest example of Netflix’s foray into the world of reality competition shows that cater to the rabid fan base of its most popular programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Exposure happens whenever saliva or tissue from a rabid bat enters the body through a scratch, bite or contact with a wound, mouth, nose or eyes, county officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

The shout shakes the flagstones, rabid in its ferocity.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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