fulminate

Meanings

• verb

  explode or detonate with a loud, sudden noise; emit sparks or bright light

  - "The fireworks fulminated with a brilliant display."
  - "The bomb fulminated in the middle of the crowded marketplace."

• verb

  express or utter (an opinion, criticism, or warning) in a vehement and forceful manner

  - "The politician was fulminating against his political opponents during the debate."
  - "The professor fulminated against plagiarism in her class."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

berate , condemn , criticize , denounce , denunciate , vilify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fulminate
flamineate , frustrate , fumigate , intimate

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Variants

List of all variants of fulminate that leads to same result
fulminate , fulminated , fulminates , fulminating , fulmination , fulminations

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Etymology

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from Latin fulminare ‘to thunder, flash, or flash forth’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fulminate' comes from the Latin word for 'thunder'.

2. The word 'fulminate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. explosion: A sudden and violent physical reaction that releases energy in the form of sound and light.

2. detonation: A type of explosion initiated by a high-pressure shock wave, rather than a hot flame.

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Culture

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In literature, fulminate is often used to describe a character's strong reaction or warning. In science, it is used to describe the detonation of explosives.

How to Memorize "fulminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound and bright light associated with an explosion.
   - Imagine a character expressing their opinion with great force and intensity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of an explosion or a strong opinion.
   - Think of a character from a book or movie who fulminates frequently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for 'explode' and 'F' for 'forceful'.
   - Use a rhyme to help remember the word: 'fulminate' rhymes with 'frustrate'.

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