rant
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
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ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.
- Synonyms:
- extravagance, bombast
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a ranting utterance.
verb
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to utter (something) in loud, violent, or bombastic tones
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(intr) to make merry; frolic
noun
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loud, declamatory, or extravagant speech; bombast
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a wild revel
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an energetic dance or its tune
Other Word Forms
- outrant verb (used with object)
- ranter noun
- ranting adjective
- rantingly adverb
- unranting adjective
Etymology
Origin of rant
First recorded in 1590–1600, rant is from the Dutch word ranten (obsolete) to talk foolishly
Example Sentences
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And as Mother Russia Mr. Turner is uproariously funny, interrupting the proceedings to rant and pontificate.
Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute.
From Los Angeles Times
The real fault should be assigned to the people who gave this madman a platform from which to spout his nutso rants.
From Salon
While others rant idealistically, Hackett keeps steering everything back to what will play with the affiliates and what the network can sell.
From Los Angeles Times
“Don’t lie. Don’t disobey. Don’t disrespect your mother,” he has ranted.
From Salon
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