rage
word
/ˈɹeɪdʒ/
rayj
/ɹˈeɪdʒ/
rayj
Definition
Rage is a very strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control. It can also be used as a verb meaning to continue with great force, such as a storm or argument.
Usage & Nuances
Usually stronger than 'anger' and suggests loss of control. Common patterns: 'in a rage', 'road rage', 'fly into a rage'. As a verb, it appears in phrases like 'the storm raged on' or 'the debate is still raging'.
Spanish: ira - furiaPortuguese (BR): raiva intensa - fúriaPortuguese (PT): raiva intensa - fúriaChinese (Simplified): 狂怒 - 愤怒Chinese (Traditional): 狂怒 - 憤怒Hindi: क्रोध - उग्र गुस्साArabic: غضب شديد - هياجBengali: রাগ - ক্রোধ - উন্মত্ততাRussian: ярость - бешенствоJapanese: 激怒 - 猛威（動詞用法）Vietnamese: cơn thịnh nộ - dữ dội (động từ)Korean: 분노 - 격노 - 맹위를 떨치다 (동사)Turkish: öfke - hiddet - şiddetle devam etmek (fiil)Urdu: غصہ - شدید غصہIndonesian: amarah - mengamuk (kata kerja)
Example Sentences
He was full of rage after the unfair decision.
basic
The fire raged all night.
basic
She left the room in a rage.
basic
The argument is still raging, and nobody wants to back down.
natural
He flew into a rage when he saw the damage to his car.
natural
Road rage is a real problem in big cities.
natural