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raging

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪdʒɪŋ// UK //ɹˈeɪdʒɪŋ// rag·ing

v. showing very strong or violent feelings, like extreme anger. It can also describe something that is happening with a lot of force, like a storm or a fire.

v. characterised by extreme intensity, violence, or lack of control. Often describes emotional states or natural phenomena like fires and storms.


SIMPLE

He was in a raging temper after the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

The firefighters worked through the night to stop the raging forest fire from reaching the nearby village.

COMPLEX

Despite the raging storm outside, the ancient lighthouse stood firm, its beam cutting through the thick fog to guide ships safely toward the harbour.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun to emphasize intensity.

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