rabid

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das von Tollwut befallen ist, oder im übertragenen Sinn jemanden, der extrem begeistert, fanatisch oder unbeherrscht ist.

Describes someone or something that is extremely enthusiastic or fanatical, or affected with rabies.

1. Infected with rabiesB2formalmedical

   Affected by the viral disease rabies, typically causing extreme aggression or madness in animals.

   Tollwut-Infiziert

   • The rabid dog was captured by animal control.
   • Vaccination campaigns help prevent rabid animals from spreading the disease.
   • A rabid bat was found in the attic.

   Synonymehydrophobicmad

2. Extremely enthusiastic or fanaticalC1informal

   Showing excessive and intense devotion to a particular cause, idea, or belief.

   Fanatisch

   • He is a rabid fan of the local football team.
   • Her rabid dedication to the project impressed everyone.
   • The politician's rabid supporters cheered loudly at the rally.

   Synonymeardentaviddiehardextremefanaticalferventmaniacaloverzealouspassionatezealous

   Antonymeapatheticindifferentunenthusiastic