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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None of that meant a thing to Clinton’s election odds either, although her loss did nothing to dim the womanist fury embedded in Jackson’s song.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But they all point to fury that’s bridging the political spectrum.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

If you have fingers of fury, you might have experienced more nonsensical word salads lately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The fury was at its height on the hour when Arsenal keeper David Raya made a save from Georginio Rutter down to his right then slumped to the ground holding his shoulder, requiring lengthy treatment.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I kept seeing her eyes flashing with cold fury, her face pinched and hard, her words: I wish we’d never been sent here together.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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