Fuming

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːm/

Fuming (verb)

  1. to be very angry or upset about something
  2. to release smoke or gas, often with a strong smell

Examples

  • She began to fume when she heard the news.
  • He fumed silently at the unfair decision.

Common collocations: fume with anger, fume silently, fume smoke, fume continuously, toxic fumes

Fuming (noun)

  1. smoke or gas that is often harmful or unpleasant

Examples

  • The fume from the exhaust was thick.
  • Chemical fumes can be hazardous to health.

Synonyms of Fuming

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fuming

  • Referring to clean, unpolluted air.