rant Definition
- 1to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things
- 2a long, angry, and sometimes confusing speech or piece of writing
Using rant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He ranted about the government's policies for hours.
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She ranted at me for being late again.
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The boss ranted and raved about the poor sales figures.
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I'm tired of listening to him rant on about his problems.
rant Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using rant
to speak or write in a loud, uncontrolled, and angry way for an extended period of time
Example
He went on a rant about the state of politics in the country.
to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, and angry way for an extended period of time
Example
She ranted her head off about the poor quality of service at the restaurant.
to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, and angry way while moving around energetically
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He ranted and rolled around the stage during his stand-up comedy routine.
Phrases with rant
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He was ranting and raving about the injustice of it all.
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She ranted against the company's decision to lay off workers.
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He ranted and railed against the government's new tax policy.
Origins of rant
from Dutch 'ranten', meaning 'to talk foolishly'
Summary: rant in Brief
To 'rant' [rant] is to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things. It can also refer to a long, angry, and sometimes confusing speech or piece of writing. The verb is often used with prepositions like 'about' or 'against,' as in 'He ranted about the government's policies for hours.' 'Rant' has idiomatic expressions like 'rant and rave,' 'go on a rant,' and 'rant one's head off,' which all denote extended periods of angry speech.
