Pronunciation: /rænt/
noun a lengthy, impassioned speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes or denounces someone or something
A1 She went on a rant about how much she dislikes Mondays.
A2 My friend's rant about his job lasted for over an hour.
B1 The politician's rant against the opposition was widely criticized.
B2 After a few drinks, he started a rant about his ex-girlfriend.
C1 The professor went on a rant about the state of education in the country.
C2 Her rant about the government's policies was both passionate and well-researched.
verb to speak or write at length in a critical or angry manner
A1 She rants about the weather every time we talk.
A2 He ranted for hours about his terrible day at work.
B1 The customer began to rant loudly about the poor service she received.
B2 The politician ranted against the new policy during his speech.
C1 The professor ranted passionately about the importance of critical thinking in education.
C2 The author ranted eloquently in his latest book about the state of society.
formal During the meeting, the CEO went on a lengthy rant about the importance of company values.
informal My friend always goes on a rant about his favorite sports team whenever they lose a game.
slang I can't stand when people start ranting about things they don't understand.
figurative Her mind was like a never-ending rant, filled with thoughts and opinions that she couldn't keep to herself.
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