fuming

Meanings

• verb

  Expressing strong feeling of anger, displeasure, or frustration.

  - "He was fuming after the traffic accident."
  - "The customer was fuming when the store refused to refund her money."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fuming
grooming , blooming , looming

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Variants

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fume , fumed , fumes , fuming

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'fumer' meaning 'to smoke' or 'to burn'. The modern English word 'fuming' refers to the act of being filled with strong emotion, particularly anger.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fuming' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In chemistry, 'fuming' refers to the process of adding a substance to a liquid to produce a gas, which can be dangerous and requires special precautions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anger: A complex emotional response to a perceived threat or injustice, typically manifesting as feelings of frustration, hostility, or resentment.

2. Emotion: A natural response to a stimulus, typically manifesting as a feeling or mental state.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fuming' is often used to describe a character's intense emotion, particularly anger. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'fume, fume, and seethe' with rage as they plot to kill the king.

How to Memorize "fuming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation that makes you feel angry or frustrated. See yourself clenching your fists, feeling the heat rise in your chest, and the veins in your neck bulging out. This will help you remember what it means to 'fume' with anger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fuming' with the image of a volcano erupting, as both suggest a strong and intense emotional response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Fuming Frustration' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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