First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1rage
noun \ˈrāj\
: a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control
: a sudden expression of violent anger
: something that is suddenly very popular
Full Definition of RAGE
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: violent action (as of wind or sea)
3
: an intense feeling : passion
4
: a fad pursued with intense enthusiasm <was all the rage>
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Origin of RAGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin rabia, from Latin rabies rage, madness, from rabere to be mad; akin to Sanskrit rabhas violence
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Synonym Discussion of RAGE
anger, ire, rage, fury, indignation, wrath mean an intense emotional state induced by displeasure. anger, the most general term, names the reaction but by itself does not convey cause or intensity <tried to hide his anger>. ire, more frequent in literary contexts, suggests an intense anger, often with an evident display of feeling <cheeks flushed with ire>. rage and fury suggest loss of self-control from violence of emotion <shook with rage> <could not contain his fury>. indignation stresses righteous anger at what one considers unfair, mean, or shameful <a comment that caused general indignation>. wrath is likely to suggest a desire or intent to punish or get revenge <I feared her wrath if I was discovered>.
fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place <the current fashion>. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste <a media baron used to traveling in style>. mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated <slim bodies are the mode at this resort>. vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion <short skirts are back in vogue>. fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion <last year's fad is over>. rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad <Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time> <crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted>.
fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place <the current fashion>. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste <a media baron used to traveling in style>. mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated <slim bodies are the mode at this resort>. vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion <short skirts are back in vogue>. fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion <last year's fad is over>. rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad <Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time> <crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted>.
2rage
verb
: to talk in an extremely angry way : to shout loudly and angrily
: to happen or continue in a destructive, violent, or intense way
ragedrag·ing
Full Definition of RAGE
intransitive verb
1
: to be in a rage
2
: to be in tumult
3
: to prevail uncontrollably
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First Known Use of RAGE
14th century
RAGE[1] Defined for Kids
1rage
noun \ˈrāj\
Definition of RAGE for Kids
1
: very strong and uncontrolled anger : fury <I was filled with rage.>
2
: a fit of anger <The rude remark sent him into a rage.>
3
: violent action (as of wind or sea)
4
: fad
2rage
verb
ragedrag·ing
Definition of RAGE for Kids
1
: to feel or show extreme or uncontrolled anger
2
: to continue out of control <The fire raged for hours.>
Medical Dictionary
rage
noun \ˈrāj\
Medical Definition of RAGE
: violent and uncontrolled anger
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