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1 a long angry speech or scolding
  • after complaining about the hotel's lousy service, the woman went off on another rant about the condition of her room

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2 boastful speech or writing
  • instead of addressing the current crisis, the mayor's speech was a lot of rant emphasizing his accomplishments

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rant

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Synonyms & Antonyms of rant (Entry 2 of 2)

to talk loudly and wildly
  • when the waiter gave him incorrect change, he began ranting about the restaurant's poor service

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“Rant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rant. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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