raged

VERB

be angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit have a tantrum let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave snap at throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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raged

As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

In some ways, the situation is reminiscent of an argument that raged in the 1950s over “who lost China.”

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Dozens of people were evacuated as the fire raged but, of the 96 houses that were evacuated, 85 families were able to return, Dudley Council said.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

A debate has raged within the administration about how to handle Oman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

He raged at his cowardice, but that did no good.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin