Rampancy

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæmˈpænˈsaɪ/

Rampancy (noun)

  1. A state where something grows or spreads very fast and in an uncontrolled way.
  2. Strong, energetic behaviour that becomes too much and causes problems.

Examples

  • Rampancy of weeds can choke the garden quickly.
  • The forest suffered rampancy after the storm damaged the trees.