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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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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

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

If France didn't know they were in a mighty battle by now - and their Grand Slam in mortal jeopardy - then they knew it minutes later when the rampant hosts did them again.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

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

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan