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Raging Definition & Meaning

raging
adjective
  1. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense; "the fighting became hot and heavy"; "a hot engagement"; "a raging battle"; "the river became a raging torrent"
  2. very severe; "a raging thirst"; "a raging toothache"
  3. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger; "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea"

"Raging" in song lyrics

See how raging is used in real songs:

  • "Trained to vent they Raging"
    Beast 1333 — Anonymous
  • "drowning in the shallow waters of the rough raging"
    Blackalicious — The Fabulous Ones
  • "It's the lyrical miracle spiritual invasion raging"
    Gospel Gangstas — One Way

Usage tips for "raging"

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Frequently asked questions

What does raging mean?
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense; "the fighting became hot and heavy"; "a hot engagement"; "a raging battle"; "the river became a raging torrent" very severe; "a raging thirst"; "a raging toothache" (of the elements) as if showing violent anger; "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea"
What part of speech is raging?
Raging is an adjective.
How many definitions does raging have?
Raging has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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