Synonyms of see red

see red

phrase

as in steam

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger

The rival team saw red when they realized they had been pranked.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steam
• storm
• rage
• burn
• shake
• foam
• boil
• fume
• seethe
• rant
• sizzle
• agitate
• flare (up)
• rave
• rankle
• stew
• fulminate
• inflame
• bristle
• smolder
• chafe
• fret
• convulse
• roil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of see red

There’s a 20% to 30% chance that interior areas will see red-flag conditions, in which critical fire weather lasts for six or more hours, at some point between Tuesday and Saturday, according to the weather service. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The Democratic establishment has failed New York, and voters are seeing red. — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Normally, a pitcher with that pitch count who had given up just one run and two hits would not get yanked so quickly, but the Angels clearly had seen red flags during the previous inning. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 July 2026

But if there was one, Harkes would like to see red cards from one game not affect other games. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026