猖
fierce; rampant; unbridled
Meanings
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fierce; violent; rampant
Describes something that is raging or spreading unchecked, such as diseases, pests, or criminal activities. Most commonly appears in the compound 猖獗.
This virus remains rampant in certain regions of Africa.
If not cracked down upon, smuggling activities will become even more rampant.
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The locusts swarmed rampantly and devoured all the crops.
Criminal activities in that area were once extremely rampant.
This unhealthy trend shows signs of becoming rampant in certain places.
adjective
wild; arrogant; frenzied; unbridled
Describes behavior that is savage, audacious, or lacking restraint, often with a connotation of arrogance. Most commonly appears in the compound 猖狂.
The enemy launched a frenzied attack but was repelled.
His arrogance ran wild; he thought no one could control him.
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Don't be so arrogant; you will be punished one day.
The criminals dared to provoke the police so brazenly.
In the face of such wild provocation, we must fight back resolutely.