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rampant
adjective ram·pant \ˈram-pənt also -ˌpant\
—used to describe something that is very common or that is spreading very quickly and in a way that is difficult to control
: growing quickly and in a way that is difficult to control
Full Definition of RAMPANT
1
a : rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended b : standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile —used of a heraldic animal
2
a : marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint <rampant rumors> b : profusely widespread <rampant weeds>
— ram·pant·ly adverb
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Origin of RAMPANT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, present participle of ramper
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to RAMPANT
- Synonyms
- abandoned, intemperate, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained
- Antonyms
- bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate
RAMPANT Defined for Kids
rampant
adjective ram·pant \ˈram-pənt\
Definition of RAMPANT for Kids
: existing or growing greatly and quickly <Fear was rampant in the town.>
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