Rampant
21rampant — [[t]ræ̱mpənt[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe something bad, such as a crime or disease, as rampant, you mean that it is very common and is increasing in an uncontrolled way. Inflation is rampant and industry in decline. ...the rampant corruption… …
22rampant — adjective 1) rampant inflation Syn: uncontrolled, unrestrained, unchecked, unbridled, widespread; out of control, out of hand, rife Ant: controlled 2) rampant dislike Syn …
23rampant — a, rampant, o adj. rampante ; en pente, inclinée ; servile ; hérald. > leon rampant : lion rampant se dirigeant vers la dextre de l écu, une patte au sol, les trois autres levées …
24rampant — adj. 1 (placed after noun) Heraldry (of an animal) standing on its left hind foot with its forepaws in the air (lion rampant). 2 unchecked, flourishing excessively (rampant violence). 3 violent or extravagant in action or opinion (rampant… …
25rampant — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, present participle of ramper Date: 14th century 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… …
26rampant — adjective a) rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended The Vienna riding school displays splendid rampant movement b) rearing on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile. Weeds are rampant in any neglected garden. See Also …
27rampant — UK [ˈræmpənt] / US adjective 1) existing, happening, or spreading in an uncontrolled way Abuse of power among senior officials is said to be rampant. 2) British mainly journalism a sports team or player that is rampant is very impressive and wins …
28rampant — /ˈræmpənt / (say rampuhnt) adjective 1. violent in action, spirit, opinion, etc.; raging; furious. 2. in full sway; unchecked: the rampant growth of anarchy. 3. luxuriant, as a plant. 4. lustful. 5. standing on the hind legs; ramping. 6. Heraldry …
29rampant — adj. Rampant is used with these nouns: ↑corruption, ↑crime, ↑inflation, ↑paranoia, ↑racism, ↑sexism …
30rampant — ram|pant [ ræmpənt ] adjective existing, happening, or spreading in an uncontrolled way: Abuse of power among senior officials is said to be rampant …
