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have a tantrum

VERB

rage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave snap at throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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When his son threatens to have a tantrum, for example, they practise "shaking it out" together - processing the emotions safely.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

There were times early in high school that he got so upset when making a mistake he’d have a tantrum and forget about finishing his assignment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

Children who have a tantrum, or cannot stop themselves from screaming in a restaurant, are doing something developmentally appropriate.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2018

We will all have to hope that somehow he doesn't have a tantrum and upend the whole board.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2018

He had planned to save his parents’ juice until he was desperate, but Abby was thirsty and she would be certain to have a tantrum if she didn’t get something to drink.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

have a tantrum

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