have a tantrum

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 furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit 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

Example Sentences

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have a tantrum

When his son threatens to have a tantrum, for example, they practise "shaking it out" together - processing the emotions safely.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025

And if he’s not reasonable, well, he can have a tantrum but it’s not your problem.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2021

“It’s like watching somebody else’s kid have a tantrum on the subway,” says the Brooklyn resident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2021

We will all have to hope that somehow he doesn't have a tantrum and upend the whole board.

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2018

Only Katherine would have a tantrum in the midst of fleeing for her life.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

have a tantrum

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