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rampaging

|ram/pag/ing|

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/ˈræmˌpeɪdʒɪŋ/

(rampage)

violent behavior

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
rampagerampagesrampagedrampagedrampaging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rampage' originates from the Scottish dialect, specifically the word 'ramp', where 'ramp' meant 'to rear up on hind legs'.

Historical Evolution

'ramp' changed from the Scottish dialect word 'ramp' and eventually became the modern English word 'rampage'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to rear up on hind legs', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rush around violently'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'rampage', meaning to rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner.

The elephants were rampaging through the village.

Synonyms

stormingraging

Antonyms

calmingsoothing

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Idioms

go on a rampage

Last updated: 2025/01/27 11:53