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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /
ADJECTIVE
uncontrolled, out of hand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excessive flagrant growing prevalent raging rife runaway spreading unbridled unchecked uncontrollable unhindered unrestrained wanton
WEAK
aggressive clamorous dominant epidemic exceeding bounds extravagant exuberant fanatical furious impetuous impulsive luxuriant out of control out of hand outrageous pandemic pervasive predominant profuse rampaging rank ungovernable widespread wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gentle mild moderate moral restrained
WEAK
checked controlled limited

Example Sentences

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The country has undergone tremendous change in the past decade, as reforms have helped create a burgeoning private sector, loosened ultraconservative social strictures and tackled rampant corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Wales were rampant with another Rees-Zammit chase creating havoc in the Italy defence.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It is no surprise that fraud is rampant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Chickens and rabbits scampered underfoot, dust and ashes coiled in rampant whirlwinds.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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