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ranting


Meanings
  • Noun

    An emotional expression of strong feelings, typically in speech or writing.

    - "After losing the election, the candidate went on a ranting campaign against the results."
    - "The customer service representative was subjected to a ranting call from an angry customer."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ranting
chanting , panting , ranting , granting
Variants
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rant , ranted , ranter , ranters , ranting , rantingly , rants
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'ranting' can be traced back to the late 15th century, where it was used to describe noisy or disorderly behavior. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'rannan,' which means 'to roar' or 'to rage.'


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  1. The word 'ranting' has been used in music, particularly in the genre of heavy metal, to describe loud and aggressive performances.

  2. In the early 20th century, 'ranting' was used to describe the practice of reciting poetry or stories in public, often for entertainment or educational purposes.

  3. The term 'ranting and raving' has become a common expression in modern English to describe extreme or excessive expressions of emotion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Rant: A long, passionate speech or monologue, often expressing strong emotions or opinions.

  2. Ranting and Raving: A term used to describe extreme or excessive expressions of emotion, particularly anger or frustration.


Culture
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In literature, 'ranting' has been used to describe passionate speeches or monologues, particularly in works of Shakespeare. In modern times, it has become synonymous with complaining or expressing strong negative emotions.

How to Memorize "ranting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person expressing strong emotions, such as anger or frustration, through speech or writing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ranting' with strong emotions, such as anger or frustration.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'ranting' with the phrase 'Ranting: Anger's Noise Taking Over.'


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