rant
To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable angerTo speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.
» The last time I saw Tom, he was ranting about something.
Meaning
5 sensesTo speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.
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негодова́тьnegodovátʹ
To disseminate one's own opinions in a—typically—one-sided, strong manner.
Harry was ranting about his boss again, but nobody paid any attention.
To criticize by ranting.
(dated)To speak extravagantly, as in merriment.
To dance rant steps.
- talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
Examples
56 sentencesThe last time I saw Tom, he was ranting about something.
What was Tom ranting about?
Tom started ranting.
Ziri has ranted about this before.
You're risking a rant from him.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Dutch ranten, randen (“to talk nonsense, rave”), from Middle Dutch ranten (“to rant,From Dutch ranten, randen (“to talk nonsense, rave”), from Middle Dutch ranten (“to rant, babble, goof around”), of uncertain origin; but apparently related to Middle High German ranzen (“to dance, jump around, frolic”), German ranzen (“to be ardent, be in heat, copulate, mate, ramble, join up”).
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Forms
rants, ranting, ranted, rantedSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle