be furious

VERB

rage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit have a tantrum let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave snap at throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

VERB

seethe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boil bristle flare fume simmer smolder

STRONG

burn ferment flip foam froth rage spark stew storm

WEAK

be incensed be livid be mad blow one's stack blow up breathe fire foam at mouth hit the ceiling see red

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy freeze

Example Sentences

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They were supposed to still be furious at how the Padres had showboated their way to a Game 2 victory that incited Dodger Stadium fans into idiocy, right?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

Cohen “was upset he said that the boss would be furious at me”—in reference to Pecker’s refusal to buy Daniels’ story on Trump’s behalf.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2024

“Any judge is going to be furious that this wasn’t corrected,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2024

Antonio gave them a great outlet, but Moyes will also be furious at the late goals his side conceded.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2024

Sophia will be furious with me if she finds out.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

be furious

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