Raging
/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo express violent uncontrolled anger.
/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
To be very angry
The storm was raging all night.
💡 Simply: Raging is like when you're SUPER mad and can't control your anger. Like when your little brother eats your last cookie, and you're about to yell at him!
👶 For kids: When you're really, really mad and yelling!
More Examples
He was raging about the injustice.
The fire was raging out of control.
How It's Used
"He was raging at the referee after the call."
"Protesters were raging against the new policy."
Violent, uncontrolled, and intense.
/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
Violent and uncontrolled
The raging river swept away the bridge.
💡 Simply: When something's raging, it means it's very strong and out of control. Like a raging fire that can't be stopped.
👶 For kids: When something is super strong and wild like a raging fire.
More Examples
Raging emotions filled his heart.
The raging debate continued for hours.
How It's Used
"The raging storm caused widespread damage."
"She felt a raging anger within her."
Idioms & expressions
raging bull
A person who is very angry and aggressive.
"He became a raging bull after the bad news."
raging inferno
A fire that is burning intensely and out of control.
"The firefighters battled a raging inferno for hours."
From Middle English ragen, from Old French ra(i)gier (to rage, be furious), from Latin rabere (to rave, be mad).
The word 'raging' has been used since the 14th century to describe violent emotions or intense conditions.
Memory tip
Imagine a volcano; when it's about to erupt, it's raging. Like someone whose anger is about to explode.
Word Origin
"rabere - to rave, be mad"