Definitions

fury

[fyoor-ee] / ˈfyʊər i /

NOUN

anger, wrath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acrimony energy ferocity frenzy furor indignation intensity ire madness passion rage storm violence

STRONG

acerbity asperity conniption fierceness fire flare-up force impetuosity might power rabidity rise savagery severity sore stew tempestuousness turbulence vehemence

WEAK

boiling point rampancy slow burn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness glee happiness inactivity laziness lethargy peace peacefulness

STRONG

inability incompetence kindness mildness powerlessness weakness

Example Sentences

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On April 16, the Pentagon, in coordination with the Treasury, announced Operation Economic Fury, a campaign cutting off the regime’s global terror financing and revenue streams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The military successes of Epic Fury seriously weakened Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Victory would clear the path for a long-awaited showdown against Tyson Fury later this year.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Epic Fury is the name of the US military operation in Iran.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Hades had tried to kill me three times so far, with the Fury, the Minotaur, and the hellhound.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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