Meaning & use

Raged

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Displayed violent, uncontrollable anger, or continued with great and destructive force.

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He raged at the referee's decision for several minutes.

The wildfire raged across thousands of acres overnight.

A note on using this word

'Raged' extends naturally from people to phenomena like storms, fires, and debates, all conveying uncontrolled intensity.

Words with a similar meaning

fumedstormed

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Words with an opposite meaning

calmed

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