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ranting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹæntɪŋ// UK //ɹˈɑːntɪŋ// rant·ing

n. a long, angry, and often confused way of speaking or writing about something you dislike. It usually happens when someone is very frustrated and cannot stop complaining.

n. the act of speaking or writing in an impassioned, loud, or aggressive manner, often at length and without clear logic. Typically used to describe a display of frustration or indignation.


SIMPLE

I had to listen to his ranting about the new office rules.

CONTEXTUAL

After the game, the coach's angry ranting could be heard through the locker room walls.

COMPLEX

The editorial was dismissed by many as mere partisan ranting, lacking the nuanced evidence required to persuade a more moderate audience.

Synonyms
Origin

From rant + -ing.

Usage

Often used in the continuous form as a gerund or as an uncountable noun to describe a general behavior.

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