rage
Translation
rage, fury, violent anger
Examples
His face was distorted with rage.
His face was distorted with rage.
Short skirts are all the rage this summer.
Short skirts are all the rage this summer.
Grammar Patterns
((a fit of)) rage a feeling of violent anger His face was distorted with rage.
((to be)) all the rage to be very popular or fashionable Short skirts are all the rage this summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fury, anger, wrath; Antonyms: calm, peace
Etymology
From Latin 'rabies' meaning 'madness', related to the disease.
Memory Tips
Imagine a wild animal in a 'cage' full of 'rage'. The rhyming helps.