rage

Everyday

1. Rage is very strong anger that is hard to control. tree →
2. To rage means to be very angry and shout. tree →
3. To rage also means to go on with great force, like a storm, fire or illness. tree →
4. «All the rage» means very fashionable for a while. tree →

In the lessons

In stories rage shows a character losing control: «in a rage», «flew into a rage». In well-being lessons children learn ways to calm rage: breathe slowly, count to ten, walk away, talk about feelings. In geography and science: storms, fires and seas rage. Phrases: in a rage, fly into a rage, road rage, raging storm, all the rage.

Examples

• He flew into a rage when his tower was knocked down. tree →
• The storm raged all night. tree →
• When you feel rage, take deep breaths. tree →
• The forest fire raged for days. tree →
• These trainers are all the rage at school. tree →
• The giant roared with rage. tree →
• The grand duke flew into a rage. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable: «full of rage». Past: raged, -ing: raging (drop the e). Rage is stronger than «anger» or «annoyance». «Raging» can describe very strong things: a raging fever, a raging river.

In Jewish tradition

It means fierce anger, whether from a human king or from God.

Interpretation. Proverbs warns of the rage of a jealous husband. God tells Job to cast abroad his own rage and humble the proud, to show how limited human power is.

Examples

• Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. (Writings DAN.3.13, JPS 1917) tree →
• Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath; and look upon every one that is proud, and abase him. (Writings JOB.40.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• For jealousy is the rage of a man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance. (Writings PRO.6.34, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable: «full of rage». Past: raged, -ing: raging (drop the e). Rage is stronger than «anger» or «annoyance». «Raging» can describe very strong things: a raging fever, a raging river.