fulminate synonyms

fulminate

v.

  1. To explode

    blow up, discharge, detonate; see explode 1.

  2. To intimidate

    menace, bluster, upbraid; see threaten 1.

  3. To denounce

    swear at, condemn, rail; see censure, curse 1, 2, denounce.

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