rampant
definition
existing or spreading unchecked or wildly
example
In recent years, misinformation has become rampant on social media platforms, leading to widespread confusion among users.
synonyms
widespreaduncheckedrampant
word origin — Middle English 'rampant', meaning 'rearing up', from the verb 'rampen', likely from Old French 'rampant', derived from 'ramper', meaning 'to rear up or climb'.