ballistic

• Qualifie un état de rage ou de fureur extrême ; se rapporte aussi à la science du mouvement des projectiles.

Describes a state of extreme anger or rage; also relates to the science of projectiles in motion.

1. Projectile motionC1formalscientific

   Relating to the flight of projectiles under the influence of gravity and air resistance.

   balistique

   • The missile followed a ballistic trajectory.
   • Ballistic calculations are essential for long-range artillery.
   • The spacecraft entered a ballistic arc before re-entry.

   Synonymesprojectile

2. Extremely angryB2informalamerican

   Informal term meaning to become very angry or lose control of one's temper.

   fou furieux

   • He went ballistic when he saw the damage to his car.
   • The coach went ballistic after the referee's decision.
   • She went ballistic over the broken vase.

   Synonymesapoplecticenragedfuriousincensedinfuriatediratelividseethingwrathful

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedcoolsereneunruffled