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conniption fit

NOUN
conniption
Synonyms
STRONG
blowup fit huff outburst scene tantrum
WEAK
hissie fit hissy fit
Antonyms
STRONG
peace
NOUN
ire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoyance displeasure exasperation fury indignation passion
STRONG
conniption rage wrath
WEAK
boiling point more heat than light slow burn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness comfort delight happiness joy pleasure
WEAK
cheer

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Virginia Rep. Bob Good, who threw a conniption fit at McCarthy behind closed doors this week, is also looking no-ey, as is Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2022

Part two: The internet discovered this interview and had a collective conniption fit.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2018

With the introduction of Instagram stories this week, the internet had a collective conniption fit over the cloning of one of Snapchat’s most popular features.

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2016

The telecommunications industry has responded to the PUC's initiative with what can only be described as a mass conniption fit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2016

Mama had a conniption fit and ripped a sheet in two.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver