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being rampant
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. being rampant
  2. 2. being widespread
  3. 3. walking sideways
This noun and verb (する) describes something negative, such as harmful behavior or wrongdoing, spreading widely and becoming rampant. It carries a strong negative connotation and is used to describe bad practices or people acting freely without being stopped.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Word is that excessive overtime is totally rampant at that company!

Sentence 2

A recent study found that illegal job recruitment scams have become rampant.

Sentence 3

I mean, a workplace where excuses run rampant isn't going to grow, right?

Sentence 4

Lately, fake products have been running rampant in online shopping and it's so frustrating!

Sentence 5

Apparently shoplifting is rampant at the supermarket nearby.