rages
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪdʒɪz// UK //ɹˈeɪdʒɪz// rages
n. periods of extreme, violent anger that are hard to control. You use this word when someone is so angry they might shout or act aggressively.
n. episodes of violent, uncontrollable anger. Often used in the plural to describe a recurring pattern of explosive emotional outbursts.
He often flies into sudden rages over small mistakes.
The toddler's rages were exhausting for his parents, though they eventually learned to manage his temper tantrums with patience.
The protagonist's internal conflict is marked by sudden, blinding rages that threaten to alienate his few remaining allies and destroy his carefully constructed reputation.
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'to fly into a rage' or 'to be in a rage'.