fury

fu·ry

noun \ˈfyu̇r-ē\

plural furies

Definition of FURY

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

Examples of FURY

1. I could see the fury in her eyes.
2. Nothing could contain his fury over their accusations.
3. He turned away from them in fury.
4. The hurricane unleashed its fury on hundreds of homes and businesses.

Origin of FURY

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FURY

Synonyms: battle-ax (or battle-axe), dragon lady, shrew, harpy, harridan, termagant, virago, vixen

Antonyms: delight, pleasure

Related Words: fishwife, gorgon; carper, castigator, caviler (or caviller), censurer, critic, faultfinder, nitpicker, railer, scold; belittler, derider, detractor; pettifogger, quibbler

Near Antonyms: calm, calmness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

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Rhymes with FURY

fleury, houri, jury, Urey