adjective
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relating to or having rabies
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zealous; fanatical; violent; raging
Other Word Forms
- rabidity noun
- rabidly adverb
- rabidness noun
Etymology
Origin of rabid
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin rabidus “raving, furious, mad,” from rab(ere) “to rave, be mad” + -idus -id 4
Example Sentences
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The sooner Republicans wake up and treat him like the rabid, lame duck he is, the better off they — and the country — will be.
From Salon
The nine-episode second season, which premiered this week, is just the latest example of Netflix’s foray into the world of reality competition shows that cater to the rabid fan base of its most popular programs.
From Los Angeles Times
Dozens of rabid bats have been found in Los Angeles County this year, causing county health officials to caution residents in case they come across one.
From Los Angeles Times
It comes down to negotiation, trust and compromise, which in Cortez Masto’s view, is still possible — even in these rabidly partisan times.
From Los Angeles Times
An event that started off as a bluff has outgrown its genre roots to become a legitimate destination for rabid film fans, boasting rarities and prestige titles alike.
From Los Angeles Times
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