Fulminate

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊlməˌneɪt/

Fulminate (verb)

  1. to speak loudly and angrily about something
  2. to explode or cause something to explode with a loud noise

Examples

  • The manager began to fulminate against the new policy.
  • She would often fulminate about the unfair treatment.

Common collocations: fulminate against, fulminate about, fulminate under pressure, fulminate if mishandled

Synonyms of Fulminate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fulminate

  • — expressing approval instead of disapproval
  • — offering positive feedback instead of criticism