tantrum

noun

ˈtan-trəm How to pronounce tantrum (audio)
Definition of tantrumnext
as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints

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Recent Examples of tantrum For months, conservatives like Elon Musk have been having racist tantrums about Nolan’s decision to cast Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the ancient world. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Or the grocery store, where tantrums can erupt at any moment. — Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 Any parent who has ever endured a tantrum when screen time is cut off will feel the sting of those words. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tantrum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
  1. huff
  2. outburst
  3. scene
  4. explosion
  5. reaction
  6. fit
  7. frenzy
  8. rage
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • He was ousted from Dior and his namesake fashion house in 2011 following racist and antisemitic outbursts at a Paris bar.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Therapy that helped him make friends and control outbursts caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has nearly disappeared, Garcia said.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • Search and rescue teams dispatched a rescue boat from Surabaya to the scene, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Buruan Sapudi island in the Sumenep regency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During the video, a person wearing a gorilla suit walked directly through the scene, stopped, beat their chest, and walked away.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Iraqi pro-militia outlet Naya late on Monday reported an explosion in Kuwait overnight that could be heard in Basrah Province.
    — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The explosion was captured on video, which was shared on social media and verified by NBC News.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to the announcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reaction
Noun
  • The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In an interview, a candidate who naturally matches an interviewer's pace and tone can create a feeling of connection that gets mistaken for cultural fit.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fit
Noun
  • But there was no soul, no driving power behind his voice, nothing that could bring me even to contemplate a fit of frenzy.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than revisiting the evidence against Kohberger, #CyberSleuths examines the digital frenzy surrounding the case.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of frenzy
Noun
  • In a blind rage after watching his brother die, Duke catches up to one of their assailants and beats him to death — with a crowd watching.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
  • Likewise, Cretton allows the Punisher his rage while silently noting that the vigilante’s gun-toting tactics usually make things worse.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of rage

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