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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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“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

The details of the indictment are “a reminder of how rampant this problem is,” said Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official who worked on technology and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Like most Americans, we had never seen a McDonald’s, though rumors of their existence were rampant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

While I lamented the state of fife in Alexandra, waves of men, because of rampant poverty in the tribal reserves, continued coming illegally to the ghetto.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane