rampancy

noun

Meaning

A state of unchecked growth, spread, or prevalence, often of something negative or undesirable.

Examples

The rampancy of misinformation on social media has become a significant concern for democratic institutions.
Local authorities are alarmed by the rampancy of illegal dumping in the protected forest area.

Synonyms: spread, prevalence, proliferation, ubiquity

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rampancy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈræmpənsi/

Definition

A state of unchecked growth, spread, or prevalence, often of something negative or undesirable.

Examples

The rampancy of misinformation on social media has become a significant concern for democratic institutions.
Local authorities are alarmed by the rampancy of illegal dumping in the protected forest area.
Despite new regulations, the rampancy of corruption within the department remains a major hurdle for reform.

Synonyms of rampancy

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