roid rage

noun

variants or 'roid rage

: an outburst of anger, aggression, or violence attributed to the use of anabolic steroids

Some experts believe that use of testosterone can contribute to paranoia, depression and violent outbursts known as "roid rage."—

Harry R. Weber

… were convinced that they suffered steroids' infamously nasty side effects, including acne and the irritability known as "roid rage."—

Sue Russell

… a habitual steroid user prone to fits of 'roid rage …—

Jeff Peralman

Examples of roid rage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Love Lies Bleeding, Jackie is often effectively experiencing ’roid rage. —

Chris Lee, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024 Jackie quickly bulks up but also develops a severe case of ’roid rage, leading to a terrifying act of vigilante justice. —

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024

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