throw a fit

VERB

foam at the mouth

Synonyms

WEAK

be beside oneself be livid be pissed off froth at the mouth go berserk run amok run mad

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 have a tantrum let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave snap at work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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During one lesson when he was about 6, his son threw a fit.

From Los Angeles Times

Did you know our Sun can throw a fit - just like a toddler high on sugar?

From Space Scoop

That’s when another participant in the scene threw a fit, spoiling the take and causing panic in the crew.

From The Wall Street Journal

The story is told of a crusty Midwestern newspaper editor who returned to work after a vacation and threw a fit.

From Los Angeles Times

“These guys are throwing a fit and trying to put me and my company in a corner and starve us out,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times