rant

noun

A wild, emotional, and sometimes incoherent articulation.

A criticism done by ranting.

A type of dance step usually performed in clogs, and particularly (but not exclusively) associated with the English North West Morris tradition. The rant step consists of alternately bringing one foot across and in front of the other and striking the ground, with the other foot making a little hop.

verb

To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger.

To disseminate one's own opinions in a—typically—one-sided, strong manner.

To criticize by ranting.

To dance rant steps.

(dated) To speak extravagantly, as in merriment.

Synonyms for rant

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