Meaning
To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.
Etymology
Origin: German
From Dutch ranten, randen (“to talk nonsense, rave”), from Middle Dutch ranten (“to rant, babble, goof around”), of uncertain origin; but apparently related to Middle High German ranzen (“to dance, jump around, frolic”), German ranzen (“to be ardent, be in heat, copulate, mate, ramble, join up”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-24NADMORT
- 2026-05-25TARMINV
- 2026-04-26RATICNY
- 2026-03-19RAIJNOT
- 2026-03-18RAIJNOT
- 2026-02-12NAFMORT
- 2025-12-16TWARNHO
- 2025-03-01TAYRHDN
- 2025-01-12NTPCIRA
- 2024-09-03TARIBNV
- 2024-04-07RATICNU
- 2023-10-18RWATNHO
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.