rampage | rampageous
Exam frequency
GRE
medium
Banks
medium
Civil Services
medium
Meaning(s)
move about wildly or violently
How to Memorize
rampage - riot
Analysis
A single person can go on a ‘rampage’, but the word is most commonly used to express a group of people, like an angry mob, behaving in a way that is destructive and out of control. It is typically characterized by a relatively brief and highly energetic action.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | frenzy,turmoil,ruckus | ||
| Antonyms | lawful,contented |
Example(s)
The killer took a rifle and went on a rampage, shooting at people indiscriminately.
The protesters rampaged through the city, causing widespread chaos and destruction.
A rampageous group of thugs launched an attack on innocent fans who were attending the match.