rant

verb
UK: /rænt/
US: /rænt/

  1. To speak or complain loudly and angrily, often at length and without clear purpose.

    1. He likes to rant about the news.
    2. She began to rant about the unfairness of the situation, her voice rising with each sentence.

Synonyms

diatribe tirade rave lecture berate fulminate
rant noun

  1. A long, angry, and often wild speech expressing strong opinions or complaints.

    1. I ignored his rant.
    2. The politician's rant against immigrants was met with widespread condemnation from all sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rant" is /rænt/ in British English and /rænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rant": diatribe, tirade, rave, lecture, berate, fulminate.

Example usage of "rant": "He likes to rant about the news.". More examples on the page.