Meaning
暴怒 describes an extreme state of anger that erupts suddenly and intensely. It conveys loss of emotional control, where someone becomes explosively angry, often reacting in a violent or forceful manner. This is stronger than regular anger (生气) and implies a dramatic outburst.
Usage
This word is typically used in written or formal contexts to describe intense emotional reactions. It often appears in narrative descriptions of someone losing their temper dramatically. In everyday speech, people might use 发火 or 大发雷霆 instead, though 暴怒 remains common in news, literature, and formal discussions.
Examples
- 01听到这个消息后，他勃然暴怒，摔门而出。, , .After hearing this news, he flew into a rage and stormed out, slamming the door.
- 02老板暴怒之下解雇了三个员工。.In a fit of rage, the boss fired three employees.
Characters
Common collocations
- 勃然暴怒to suddenly fly into a rage
- 暴怒之下in a fit of rage
- 使某人暴怒to make someone furious
Antonyms
Origin
The character 暴 originally depicted the sun (日) over rice or grain being exposed violently, suggesting sudden force. Combined with 怒 (anger), it creates an image of violent, explosive rage.