seethe
1seethe
verb \ˈsēth\seethedseeth·ing
Definition of SEETHE
transitive verb
2
: to soak or saturate in a liquid
intransitive verb
1
archaic : boil
2
a : to be in a state of rapid agitated movement b : to churn or foam as if boiling
3
: to suffer violent internal excitement <seethe with jealousy>
Examples of SEETHE
- He seethed at his brother's success.
- We found ourselves in the middle of a seething crowd.
Origin of SEETHE
Middle English sethen, from Old English sēothan; akin to Old High German siodan to seethe and probably to Old Lithuanian siausti (it) storms, rages
First Known Use: before 12th century
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