Main Entry: fu·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈfyu̇r-ē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural furies

Etymology: Middle English furie, from Latin furia, from furere to rage

Date: 14th century

1 : intense, disordered, and often destructive rage
2 a capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues b : an avenging spirit c : one who resembles an avenging spirit; especially : a spiteful woman
3 : extreme fierceness or violence
4 : a state of inspired exaltation : frenzy

synonyms see anger