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raging

/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/adjective

उच्चारण रेजिंग

तीव्र, भयंकर (भावना)

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun]

    (of a feeling) very strong

    तीव्र, भयंकर (भावना)

    • He was in a raging temper.
    • a raging thirst
    • He left the room in a raging fury.
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    • A raging jealousy made him say cruel things.
    • She had a raging desire to win.

    Synonyms violent furious intense

  2. 2

    [only before noun]

    (of a pain or an illness) very severe

    (दर्द या बुखार) बहुत तेज़

    • She has a raging headache.
    • a raging fever
    • He was in bed with a raging fever.
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    • A raging toothache kept me awake all night.
    • She suffered from a raging sore throat.

    Synonyms severe acute splitting

    Opposite mild slight

  3. 3

    [only before noun]

    (of natural forces) very powerful and dangerous

    उफनता हुआ, प्रचंड, विकराल

    • The bridge was swept away by the raging river.
    • a raging storm
    • firefighters battling a raging fire
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    • Villagers crossed the raging flood in small boats.
    • A raging wind tore the roof off the shed.
    • Firemen tried to control the raging blaze.

    Synonyms turbulent stormy violent wild fierce

    Opposite calm gentle still

  4. 4

    [only before noun]

    (of a debate or argument) continuing with a lot of strong feeling

    (बहस) ज़ोरदार, गरमागरम

    • the raging debate over the new education policy
    • The raging controversy over the exam dates showed no sign of ending.
    • The raging debate over school fees divided parents.
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    • A raging row over the new law dominated the news.
    • The raging argument between neighbours lasted for weeks.

    Synonyms heated fierce

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