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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In response, Platner and Gertner have raged at media outlets for publishing the story and at the two campaign staffers, one former and one current, who spoke to reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

"I spent three hours with President Trump -- three whole hours," Lula raged, adding he had handed the president documents which specifically discussed the fight against organized crime.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Homicides increased in 2019 and again in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic raged and cities across the country saw similar spikes, but declined each of the next four years, the data show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The bitter feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman has raged for years, but has mostly played out online in the form of accusations, counter-accusations and jibes.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

An epidemic of pneumonia raged through the wet, narrow streets, and for a week Doctor Copeland slept at odd hours, fully clothed.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers