SEETHE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

seethe

verb

ˈsēṯẖ

Definition of seethe

as in to swirl

to be in a state of violent rolling motion the water seethed with schools of feeding piranha

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as in to rage

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger she seethed at the very thought of the staff's staggering incompetence

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Recent Examples of seethe Relentless, seething power propels you down the strip faster than your body and brain can cope with. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Ships collide furiously in a gray and seething Narrow Sea. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 And Milly’s being this sort of seething, disconnected, sardonic character who is more of an observer. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 Here, seething with envy at his counterpart in the North, Anta Claus sets out on a penguin-power journey to discover the secrets of a perfect Christmas. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seethe

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Verb

Polo was swirling about 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo early Thursday and was moving northwest at 7 mph (11 kph).

— Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Beaches emptied out and dark clouds swirled above choppy seas, while Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes in a number of areas on Tuesday.

— DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of swirl

Verb

Hours later, the world began shutting down as the COVID-19 pandemic raged.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
However, his raging protectiveness over what might be lost — language, attire, ritual, even memory — grows more pronounced as Rio veers further into phantasmagoria by way of dreams and visions.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of rage

Verb

At the same time, younger members are more likely to sign up for their membership online, and online sign-ups tend to churn at a higher rate than those who sign up in the store.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Two other powerful storms were churning in the Atlantic Ocean but were not near land.

— Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of churn

Verb

Add the chicken broth and orzo, and boil for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Workers cut it into smaller pieces, then boil it in water with washing soda to soften and separate the plant fibers.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of boil

Verb

In Indonesia, farmers rely on rain to dissolve fertilizers into the soil to avoid burning the plants, explained Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The greatest health risks arise when tobacco is burned, which generates thousands of toxic substances, including carcinogens, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter.

— Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of burn

Verb

When picked, the department’s new chief will inherit a police force roiled by controversy and lawsuits in recent years.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
The meeting comes at a critical time as conflicts roil the Middle East and Europe, putting the bloc to one of its biggest tests since its founding 20 years ago.

— Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of roil

Verb

Georgia needed only 24 offensive plays to storm out to a 28-0 halftime lead as its defense forced and feasted on Oklahoma errors.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Zverev served for the match in the second set but double-faulted to hand De Minaur a break and the Australian stormed back into it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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