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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uncontrolled unrestrained unchecked widespread pervasive rampant rife epidemic universal common frequent recurring persistent incessant continuous constant uninterrupted unrelenting merciless brutal fierce violent aggressive ferocious savage barbarous unbridled ungoverned unregulated chaotic turbulent stormy tempestuous volatile explosive erratic unpredictable wild lawless anarchic disorderly unruly rebellious mutinous seditious

    Meaning of Rampant

    The primary meaning of the word "rampant" is describing something that is widespread or uncontrolled.

    Definitions

    • (of something, typically something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked
    • * (especially of an animal) rearing up on the hind legs, typically in a threatening or excited manner

    Etymology of Rampant

    The word "rampant" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "rampant," which is the present participle of "ramper," meaning "to climb" or "to rear up." Initially, it described an animal, especially a lion, standing on its hind legs. Over time, the term evolved to describe anything that is widespread, uncontrolled, or flourishing.

    Example Uses

    • The company's profits are rampant due to the high demand for their products.
    • * Corruption is rampant in the government, and it's affecting the entire country.
    • * The virus spread rampant through the city, infecting thousands of people.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    controlled restrained checked limited restricted scarce rare uncommon infrequent occasional intermittent sporadic contained regulated governed orderly peaceful calm tranquil stable predictable tame gentle moderate restrained disciplined

    Related Nouns

    chaos anarchy disorder turmoil turbulence violence ferocity brutality savagery barbarism lawlessness rebellion mutiny sedition unrest upheaval commotion disturbance disruption outbreak epidemic pandemic plague infection disease

    Related Verbs

    spread flourish thrive grow increase expand escalate intensify worsen deteriorate degenerate decline rebel revolt mutiny riot rampage ravage devastate destroy

    Related Adjectives

    uncontrolled unrestrained unchecked widespread pervasive universal common frequent persistent incessant continuous constant unrelenting merciless brutal fierce violent aggressive ferocious savage barbarous wild lawless anarchic disorderly unruly rebellious