Fulmination

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfˈəɫˈmiˈneɪʃən/

Fulmination (noun)

  1. A sudden violent explosion caused by a chemical reaction that releases gas and heat very quickly.
  2. Strong, angry criticism or condemnation said publicly, often in a dramatic way.

Examples

  • The fulmination shook the room and sent dust into the air.
  • A loud fulmination followed the spark, and everyone looked up.