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boiling point

NOUN
fury
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acrimony energy ferocity frenzy furor indignation intensity ire madness passion rage storm violence
STRONG
acerbity asperity conniption fierceness fire flare-up force impetuosity might power rabidity rise savagery severity sore stew tempestuousness turbulence vehemence
WEAK
rampancy slow burn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness glee happiness inactivity laziness lethargy peace peacefulness
STRONG
inability incompetence kindness mildness powerlessness weakness
NOUN
indignation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
displeasure exasperation fury ire pique rage resentment scorn
STRONG
animus danger huff miff rise umbrage wrath
WEAK
mad slow burn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm cheer delight happiness pleasure
STRONG
love
WEAK
glee joy
NOUN
irateness
Synonyms
WEAK
acerbity acrimony asperity conniption energy ferocity fierceness fire flare-up force frenzy furor impetuosity indignation intensity ire madness might passion power rabidity rage rampancy rise savagery severity slow burn stew storm tempestuousness turbulence vehemence violence wrath wrathfulness
NOUN
ire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoyance displeasure exasperation fury indignation passion
STRONG
conniption rage wrath
WEAK
conniption fit more heat than light slow burn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness comfort delight happiness joy pleasure
WEAK
cheer
NOUN
melting point
Synonyms
WEAK
ebullition flash point
NOUN
rampage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
binge destruction disturbance frenzy orgy spree turmoil
STRONG
blowup ferment fling fury rage ruckus splurge tear tempest tumult uproar
WEAK
mad more heat than light wingding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm order peace
STRONG
happiness
WEAK
harmony
NOUN
wrath
Synonyms
STRONG
acrimony asperity conniption dander displeasure exasperation flare-up fury hate hatefulness huff indignation ire irritation madness offense passion rage resentment rise stew storm temper vengeance
WEAK
mad
Antonyms
STRONG
calm calmness delight ease glee happiness kindness liking love peace pleasure

Example Sentences

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Newsom’s frustration reached a boiling point over claims about the state’s response to the Los Angeles wildfires last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The affordability crisis has reached a boiling point with many middle- and lower-income Americans increasingly burdened by debt and struggling to cover basic household expenses.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

These temperatures are far higher than those of earlier superconductors and are above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen, which is why scientists classify them as high temperature superconductors.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

It can take quite a few years to get to to that boiling point.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

But since Brad had shipped out and Katie had moved back in, the tension in our house had been simmering just below the boiling point.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman