raging

1. 1
   adjective

   Very angry, often in a way that is hard to control.

   Like a storm of temper that just won't calm down.

   The raging customer demanded to see the manager right away.

   He was raging about the unfair decision all evening.

   Similarfurious, enraged, livid, incensed, infuriated

   Oppositecalm, composed, placid

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2. 2
   adjective

   Very strong and extreme, happening with great force.

   Like turning the volume all the way up.

   I have a raging thirst after that spicy meal.

   The party was a raging hit with everyone there.

   Similarsevere, intense, burning, roaring, runaway

   Oppositemild, slight, moderate

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3. 3
   adjective

   Moving in a wild, powerful way that is hard to control.

   Like waves crashing wildly in a big storm.

   The raging river swept away the small wooden bridge.

   Sailors feared the raging sea during the long night.

   Similarviolent, furious, turbulent, tempestuous, wild

   Oppositecalm, placid, gentle, tranquil

4. 4
   verb

   Present participle of rage. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or is ongoing.

   The fire was raging through the forest by dawn.

   He kept raging about the lost keys for an hour.

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   A burst of very angry behavior that someone shows.

   Like a storm of anger bursting out all at once.

   The child's raging lasted for nearly an hour.

   Everyone in the office heard his sudden raging.

   Similarranting, raving, fury

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