Synonyms of goes ballistic

goes ballistic

phrase

present tense third-person singular of go ballistic

as in has a fit

to become very angry

The partners went ballistic when they lost the business deal of a lifetime.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• has a fit
• hits the ceiling
• flies into a rage
• snarls
• flares (up)
• flies off the handle
• hits the roof
• angers
• snaps
• flips (out)
• blows a gasket
• blows up
• glares
• blows one's top
• blows one's stack
• forgets oneself
• explodes
• loses one's temper
• storms
• blows one's cool
• loses one's cool
• vituperates
• tees off
• rages
• flashes
• rants
• bristles
• fulminates
• flares (out)
• steams
• fumes
• sputters
• raves
• vents
• foams
• bursts
• warms
• seethes
• glowers
• smolders
• burns
• sizzles
• maddens
• inflames

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms (down)
• cools (off or down)
• simmers down
• relaxes
• quiets (down)
• chills out
• hushes