Vocabulary
Rampant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked
Urdu meaning
حد سے زیادہ، روزبروز بڑھتی ہوئی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- In this regard, when the country faces rampant insecurity, it is essential that the military sticks to its core duty of defending Pakistan.
- Rampant deforestation that has denuded mountains of their green cover, increased obstructions on waterways that impede natural flows and climate-insensitive infrastructure are the root cause of the havoc.
- The dangers in Pakistan are amplified by a history of unsafe practices --unsterile injections, lax bloodbanking and rampant syringe sharing.
- Women were found to be especially vulnerable, facing rampant sexual harassment and forced marriages.
- As Mr Sharif admitted, corruption and influence in building permits remain rampant.
Synonyms
uncontrolled, unrestrained, unchecked, unbridled,
Antonyms
controlled, under control
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