Definitions

fury

[fyoor-ee] / ˈfyʊər i /

NOUN

anger, wrath

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

boiling point rampancy slow burn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness glee happiness inactivity laziness lethargy peace peacefulness

STRONG

inability incompetence kindness mildness powerlessness weakness

Example Sentences

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But when she realizes Iago has slandered Desdemona she turns into an enraged lioness, roundly exposing and condemning him—and Othello—with righteous fury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The litany of complaints continues, though, and reading between the lines, it’s clear the root of the men’s fury is rejection.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The "dirty fuel" debacle sparked fury, especially among transport workers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Reid’s score felt like a vast, moving, spiritual soundscape of our fires’ fury as well as our coastal fancy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Nighthand roared, a bellow of fury which reached the horizon in every direction.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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