fulminate — to protest or complain angrily; to express vehement criticism
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protest or complain angrily; to express vehement criticism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊlməˌneɪt/
Korean meaning: 격렬히 항의하다, 맹렬히 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: **풀**머네이트
Example Sentences
- My mother fulminated when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed for three weeks.
- The professor fulminated against students who submit essays written by AI.
- He fulminated so loudly about the restaurant service that other diners started recording him.
fulminate
VERB//ˈfʊlməˌneɪt//
to protest or complain angrily; to express vehement criticism
An angry citizen fulminates against town officials at the meeting
His fury illuminates as protests culminate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin fulminare, meaning 'to strike with lightning,' derived from fulmen meaning 'lightning' or 'thunderbolt.' The word evolved metaphorically to mean expressing harsh criticism or protest with the force and intensity of a lightning strike.
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📝Examples
“My mother fulminated when she found pizza boxes hidden under my bed for three weeks.”
“The professor fulminated against students who submit essays written by AI.”
“He fulminated so loudly about the restaurant service that other diners started recording him.”
“Environmental activists fulminate against corporate pollution policies.”
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