The Sphinx howled with rage.
Source: tatoeba (22286)
Rage
/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
Synonyms for "rage" (334 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (67)
Strong matches (100)
catch firecatch the infectionchafechaoschiccome apartcome upcommotionconceitconniptionconniption fitconvulsioncrazecrazy fancycrotchetcrydeliriumdestroydisturbancedote
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driveldroolduck fitdudgeonebullitionecstasyembroilmentemoteenthusiasmexasperationexcite easilyexplodefadfaddinessfaddishnessfaddismfaddistfanaticismfancyfascinationfashionfermentfeverfire and furyfire upfitfit of angerfit of temperflame upflapflareflare upflash upflipfly off the handlefomentationfoofarawfreakfreak outfrenzyfreshenfretfulminatefumefuriesfurious ragefurorfurorefuryfussgasconadegatherget excitedgo apego berserkgo into hystericsgo onhammerhave a conniptionhave a demonhave a tantrum
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (167)
hectorhigh dudgeonhit the ceilinghubbubhuffhysteriahystericsindignationinfatuationintimidateintoxicationirelast wordlay wastelootmadmadnessmaniamanic-depressive psychosismaul
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megaeramodemugmurderous insanitynemesisnoveltyorgasmorgyout-herod herodpaddypandemoniumparoxysmpassionperturbationpillagepipe uppissed offpsychokinesiapuffracketraise cainraise hellraise the devilraise the rooframbleramprampagerantrant and raveraperaptureraveravishmentriotroarroisterrollickrowruckusruinrumpusrun a temperaturerun amokrun madsacksavageseetheseizureset insimmersizzleslangslaughterslaverslobbersmokesmoldersmouldersow chaosspasmspluttersputtersquallstackstewstormstorminessstyleswaggerswashbuckletake firetake ontantrumteartear aroundtearing passiontempertemper tantrumtempestuousnessterrorizethe erinyesthe eumenidesthe furiesthe last wordthe latest thingthe latest wrinklethe ragethe thingthingthrow a fittisiphonetowering ragetransporttumulttumultuousnessturbulenceturmoilturn a hairtwigumbrageuproarupsetvagaryvandalizevaporvehemenceviolateviolencevoguewaftwanderwaxwhiffwhifflewhimwildnessworn-outwrathwreckwrinklezealzealousness
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fury, craze, fad, ire, storm.
- Sentence evidence is available for rage, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rage".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rage"
Keep "rage" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rage" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rage", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rage" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
25 entriesShowing 16 of 25 words.
More specific
8 entriesCollocations
12 entriesfit of ragein a ragerage managementrage quitraging angerraging stormrising ragesudden ragesuppress rageuncontrollable rageunleashed rageviolent rage
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
35 total sentences available.
The child is helpless in his rage.
Source: tatoeba (47489)
I fly into a rage easily.
Source: tatoeba (52125)
"Put this stuff away at once!" she yelled in a rage.
Source: tatoeba (54706)
Showing 4 of 35 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rage"?
Closest matches include fury, craze, fad, ire, storm.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rage"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.