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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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There were times early in high school that he got so upset when making a mistake he’d have a tantrum and forget about finishing his assignment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2018

“If you want me to get up here and have a tantrum, I am not going to do that,” Reese said near the end of his 20-minute news conference.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2017

But don't have a tantrum; instead just explain to everyone that you want the nickname to be used only by your nephew, since you know he will eventually get the hang of your real name.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2013

“You are not going to have a tantrum on me!”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper