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pique of rage vs state of rage

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Pique of rage' suggests a sudden outburst of anger or irritation, while 'state of rage' implies a more prolonged or ongoing feeling of intense anger.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 2365 views

pique of rage

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a sudden outburst of anger or irritation.

This phrase is used to convey a momentary or sudden feeling of intense anger or irritation.

Examples:

  • She was in a pique of rage after hearing the news.
  • His pique of rage was evident in his clenched fists and furrowed brow.
  • Jul 2, 2015 ... I remember the only time my beloved, saintly mother, “smacked” me in a pique of rage over my pushing and hitting of my younger sister, Beverly ...
  • Mar 29, 2013 ... I've seen more of these ripped up, thrown on the ground, and stomped on in a pique of rage than I care to. One guy even accidentally ripped up ...
  • I've seen more of these ripped up, thrown on the ground, and stomped on in a pique of rage than I care to. One guy even accidentally ripped up a prescription for ...
  • Jul 31, 2014 ... Lots of offenders are these days implored to go on anger management courses, having committed crimes while in a pique of rage, so why not ...

Alternatives:

  • fit of rage
  • burst of anger
  • flare of temper
  • outburst of fury
  • spasm of wrath

state of rage

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a prolonged or ongoing feeling of intense anger.

This phrase is used to convey a continuous or persistent state of intense anger or fury.

Examples:

  • He remained in a state of rage for days after the incident.
  • The constant injustice kept her in a state of rage.
  • Alternative phrases: continuous anger, ongoing fury, persistent wrath, prolonged outrage, lasting fury
  • A person in a state of rage may also lose much of their capacity for rational thought and reasoning, and may act, usually violently, on their impulses to the point ...
  • Dec 2, 2014 ... This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 2, 2014. State of Rage first in Indio Hills california. 11 / 22 / 2014 ...
  • A State of Rage: First and foremost, what are your full names and where are you originally from/live now? Eli: I'm Eli Sones. Born and raised in Los Angeles, ...
  • That December 1994 evening I conceived and gave birth to my choreopoem A State of Rage (ASoR) in my apartment. ASoR served as the steady twelve-year ...

Alternatives:

  • continuous anger
  • ongoing fury
  • persistent wrath
  • prolonged outrage
  • lasting fury

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