noun

rage

/reɪdʒ/ · say it: RAYJ

violent, uncontrollable anger

In Emotions & Moods

In more detail

1. (noun) intense, uncontrollable anger

2. (verb) to feel or express intense anger

3. (noun) a fashion or activity that is very popular for a short time

Examples

1. She trembled with rage after hearing the unfair decision.
2. The fans raged against the referee's controversial call.
3. Virtual reality gaming is all the rage right now.

How to use rage

Rage denotes intense, often violent anger that may be expressed through shouting, aggressive behaviour, or destructive actions. As a verb, it emphasizes the expression or manifestation of anger rather than merely feeling it. The third sense, meaning a temporary trend or fad, is more informal and typically appears in phrases like 'all the rage.' Rage is stronger than anger and more explosive than annoyance.

Common phrases

fly into a rage
rage against
all the rage
rage quit
in a rage

Synonyms

fury · wrath · anger · ire · outrage

Opposites

calm · serenity · composure

Word family

raging (adjective) · rager (noun) · rageful (adjective) · enrage (verb)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use 'rage' to describe mild irritation or frustration; the word specifically denotes intense, uncontrollable anger. Also, the collocation is 'rage against' (not 'rage at') when referring to fighting or protesting something.

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