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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“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Haitians first became eligible for TPS in 2010 following a devastating earthquake and the country continues to suffer from severe poverty, rampant violence from heavily armed gangs and chronic political instability.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The rampant defending champions are the only side still chasing a Grand Slam after swatting aside Ireland, Wales, and Italy so far, and Scotland and England are the sides left who can stop them.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Slash-and-burn agriculture, industrial tropical deforestation and overgrazing are rampant today.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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