Synonyms of has a fit

has a fit

phrase

present tense third-person singular of have a fit

as in hits the ceiling

to become very angry

The toddler had a fit when he was told he couldn't have candy for breakfast.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hits the ceiling
• snarls
• angers
• flies into a rage
• flares (up)
• flies off the handle
• goes ballistic
• blows a gasket
• flips (out)
• snaps
• hits the roof
• blows one's top
• forgets oneself
• blows up
• loses one's temper
• glares
• blows one's stack
• storms
• loses one's cool
• explodes
• blows one's cool
• tees off
• vituperates
• flashes
• rages
• flares (out)
• rants
• steams
• bristles
• fulminates
• fumes
• raves
• sputters
• vents
• bursts
• foams
• warms
• glowers
• seethes
• burns
• sizzles
• smolders
• inflames
• maddens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms (down)
• cools (off or down)
• simmers down
• relaxes
• quiets (down)
• chills out
• hushes