B2nounemotionsconflict
US/reɪdʒ/
UK/reɪdʒ/
very strong anger that is difficult to control
In context
He slammed the door in a rage and drove off.
Her face was red with rage when she read the email.
Police said the attack was caused by road rage.
Words that go with rage
verb + preposition
- fly into a rageShe flew into a rage when she saw the broken window.
- shake with rageThe coach was shaking with rage after the decision.
noun + preposition
- in a rageHe tore up the letter in a rage.
adjective + noun
- blind rageHe attacked the car in a blind rage.
- uncontrollable rageAn uncontrollable rage came over him.
noun + noun
- road rageRoad rage incidents increase in heavy traffic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was very rage.Correct: He was in a rage. / He was enraged.