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

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

But the family was wealthy, so even as China’s war with Japan and its later civil war raged around him, Zhu got an education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Papin and the children were now stuck in Biscarrosse, just as one of the worst fires in recent French history raged near them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

They are the principal concern for the thousands of crews and volunteers combating the wildfires that have raged here for a week, forcing tens of thousands of residents and tourists to flee.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

The fresh contingent raged in full of hell.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck