Synonyms of went ballistic

went ballistic

phrase

past tense of go ballistic

as in had a fit

to become very angry

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• had a fit
• angered
• hit the ceiling
• flew into a rage
• hit the roof
• snarled
• snapped
• flew off the handle
• flipped (out)
• flared (up)
• glared
• lost one's temper
• blew up
• lost one's cool
• exploded
• blew a gasket
• blew one's top
• forgot oneself
• blew one's stack
• teed off
• blew one's cool
• stormed
• steamed
• raged
• flashed
• sputtered
• fulminated
• warmed
• flared (out)
• raved
• vituperated
• ranted
• bristled
• foamed
• vented
• burst
• glowered
• fumed
• seethed
• burned
• sizzled
• smoldered
• inflamed
• maddened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed (down)
• cooled (off or down)
• relaxed
• simmered down
• quieted (down)
• chilled out
• hushed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of went ballistic

For example, when the Texas Longhorns lost to Ohio State in 2025 and missed the playoff, head coach Steve Sarkisian went ballistic. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026