plural rampages
: an occurrence of wild and usually destructive behavior
a murderous rampage
(chiefly US) Rioters were/went on a rampage, looting shops and setting fires. = (chiefly Brit) Rioters were/went on the rampage.
rampages; rampaged; rampaging
: to act or move in a wild and usually destructive way
Rioters rampaged through the streets of the city.
rampaging soccer fans
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“Rampage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rampage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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