rabiat
Translation
rabid, furious, violent, fanatical
Examples
Er reagierte rabiat auf die Kritik.
He reacted furiously to the criticism.
Der Hund verteidigte sein Territorium rabiat.
The dog defended its territory rabidly.
Grammar Patterns
to be rabiat/furious to be furious/rabid After the defeat, the coach was furious.
to become rabiat/furious to become furious/rabid When he heard that, he became furious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wütend, zornig, rasend; Antonyms: sanft, ruhig, gelassen
Etymology
From Latin 'rabies' meaning 'rage, madness'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rabid' animal, which is furious and violent, to remember the meaning.