rant and rave
Loudly lose composure
To rant and rave is to speak angrily and at length, often with theatrical intensity.
The phrase pairs two words for loud complaint, reinforcing the sense of sustained, emotional outpouring: He ranted and raved about the parking ticket for an hour.
The expression suggests the speaker has lost proportion—venting beyond what the situation warrants.
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
- complainExpress discontent verbally
- ventOpening for airflow
- shoutLoud vocal outburst
bellow · apoplectic · lambaste · lose one's temper · fly off the handle · blow up · go ballistic · go off the deep end · vociferation · wax lyrical · uproar · outburst · protest · fury · declamation · fume · berate · read the riot act
rant and ravewhisper
Speech without full voice
hold one's tongue · keep quiet · keep one's cool · speak softly · stay calm
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