characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense; the fighting became hot and heavy; a hot engagement; a raging battle; the river became a raging torrent

[ Syn: hot ]

very severe; a raging thirst; a raging toothache'

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger; angry clouds on the horizon; furious winds; the raging sea

[ Syn: angry , furious , tempestuous , wild ]