Rage (often called
fury or
frenzy) is a feeling of intense, violent, or growing
anger. It is sometimes associated with the
fight-or-flight response and often activated in response to an external cue, such as an event that impacts negatively on the person. The phrase, "thrown into
a fit of rage", expresses the immediate nature of rage that occurs before deliberation. If left unchecked, rage may lead to violence. Depression and anxiety lead to an increased susceptibility to rage, and there are modern treatments for this emotional pattern.