FULMINATING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

fulminating

verb

Definition of fulminating

present participle of fulminate

as in huffing

to talk loudly and wildly she was embarrassed when her friend began fulminating at the restaurant about what's wrong with today's kids

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Sandra Hüller storms in briefly, huffing and puffing, as Digger’s sister, Emma.

— Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!

— Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026

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