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Definition of raging

raging

/ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ/
rag · ing
Adverb:ragingly
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• adjective

1

Continuing with great force, violence, or intensity (especially of natural elements, fires, or storms).

Example

"Firefighters worked through the night to contain the raging wildfire in the canyon."

2

Showing or feeling intense, uncontrollable anger or fury.

Example

"The coach had to calm the raging player before the referee issued a penalty."

3

Extremely severe, acute, or painful (typically of a physical sensation, illness, or craving).

Example

"After working in the sun all afternoon, he returned home with a raging thirst and a severe headache."

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• Rhymes for raging

• Nearby Words

raggedness
raggedy
ragging
raging
raglan
ragout
ragtag

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the participial adjective of 'rage', which entered English via Old French from Vulgar Latin *rabia, a variant of Classical Latin rabies meaning 'madness' or 'fury'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raging
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