fury
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈfjʊəri/
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furia
- The fury of Hurricane Noelani stunned weather experts yesterday... ...slamming into the island chain... ... with a cataclysmic force never before witnessed.
- sound and fury
Earth's recurrent fury will never allow that.
- Earth's recurrent fury will never allow that.
- They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.
- The Second World War ended in fire and fury, but its origins lie in a war of ideas.
- I hope it's not gone forever and that we're not back to fire and fury.
Examples
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They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.
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At moments like this, the anger could swell into a quiet fury that affected his judgment.
Fiction book (1992) -
The Second World War ended in fire and fury, but its origins lie in a war of ideas.
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The fury of that snow blinds you.
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The crowd was tired, overheated, and close to fury over bad deals and inflated prices.
Fiction book (1996) -
His soul in turmoil, like the hot winds and raging sands that lash him with the fury of a taskmaster's whip.
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And as the unfairness of the aunt's cruelty spun around inside him, it swirled and whirled into a great storm of fury that his mind could no longer contain.
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The fury of the storm caused widespread damage to the coastal towns.
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When he finally heard the news, she could see the fury in his eyes.
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The fury of nature can be both beautiful and terrifying during a hurricane.
Synonyms
957
1.0
A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
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6.8
A very strong anger that wants revenge
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4.3
A very strong natural force that causes damage, like a storm or eruption
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6.8
A very strong, violent feeling or action
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3.8
A very strong feeling of anger
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3.5
A strong feeling or force, for example during a storm
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8.4
A very strong feeling shown in speech or action
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5.1
A violent natural force like a storm or strong wind
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6.3
A quick, strong reaction of anger or emotion
A very strong angry feeling that makes someone act violently and destroy things
A strong, stormy feeling that causes sudden emotional change
A very strong anger or violent force that shows in actions
Antonyms
Compounds
- Informal
A very strong angry feeling that makes someone act violently and destroy things
How Violent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fury comes from the Latin furia 'rage' and the violent mythological Furies. That's why we also use fury to talk about the wild, powerful force of storms, waves, or other violent energy.