Pronunciation: /reɪdʒ/

Definitions of rage

noun violent, uncontrollable anger

Example Sentences

A1 She was filled with rage when she found out her favorite shirt was ruined.

A2 The customer's rage was evident when they received the wrong order.

B1 His rage at the unfair treatment by his boss led him to quit his job.

B2 The politician's speech was filled with rage as he criticized his opponents.

C1 The artist's rage against social injustice was portrayed in his powerful paintings.

C2 The CEO's rage at the company's declining profits was evident in his aggressive decision-making.

verb to feel or express intense anger

Example Sentences

A1 She rages when she doesn't get her favorite toy.

A2 The toddler raged when his ice cream fell on the ground.

B1 The customer raged at the poor service he received at the restaurant.

B2 The protesters raged against the government's new policies.

C1 The CEO raged at the board members for their lack of progress.

C2 The fans raged on social media after their team lost the championship game.

Examples of rage in a Sentence

formal The public's rage over the government's decision was evident in the protests.

informal She was filled with rage when she found out her phone was missing.

slang I was so raging when I heard the news about the concert being canceled.

figurative The storm raged outside, matching the turmoil of emotions inside her.

Grammatical Forms of rage

past tense

raged

plural

rages

comparative

more raging

superlative

most raging

present tense

rages

future tense

will rage

perfect tense

have raged

continuous tense

is raging

singular

rage

positive degree

rage

infinitive

to rage

gerund

raging

participle

raging

Origin and Evolution of rage

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'rage' originated from the Latin word 'rabia' which means madness or fury.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rage' has evolved to also mean intense anger or violent behavior, in addition to madness or fury.