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
Harry R. Weber… were convinced that they suffered steroids' infamously nasty side effects, including acne and the irritability known as "roid rage."—Sue Russell
Sue Russell… a habitual steroid user prone to fits of 'roid rage …—Jeff Peralman
Jeff PeralmanExamples of roid rage in a Sentence
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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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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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“Roid rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roid%20rage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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