Rampant (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Unrestrained and violent; "rampant aggression".

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Examples

• The city erupted in rampant violence during the protests, with rioters smashing windows and overturning cars.
• Rampant gang activity had made the neighborhood a no-go zone for police and innocent civilians alike.
• The rampant aggression of the opposing team's players led to several injuries and ejections during the game.
• The dictator's rampant paranoia had led him to order the executions of many of his own officials.
• The rampant disregard for safety protocols at the factory resulted in a devastating explosion that killed dozens of workers.

Related Words

• Ramp (verb)

Meaning ²

Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant".

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Synonyms

• Rearing

Related Words

• Ramp (verb)

Meaning ³

(of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth; "a rampant growth of weeds".

Classification

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