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- [fuhl-muh-neyt]
- /ˈfʌl məˌneɪt/
- /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhl-muh-neyt]
- /ˈfʌl məˌneɪt/
Definitions of fulminate word
- verb without object fulminate to explode with a loud noise; detonate. 1
- verb without object fulminate to issue denunciations or the like (usually followed by against): The minister fulminated against legalized vice. 1
- verb with object fulminate to cause to explode. 1
- verb with object fulminate to issue or pronounce with vehement denunciation, condemnation, or the like. 1
- noun fulminate one of a group of unstable, explosive compounds derived from fulminic acid, especially the mercury salt of fulminic acid, which is a powerful detonating agent. 1
- noun fulminate Express vehement protest. 1
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Origin of fulminate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English fulminaten < Latin fulminātus (past participle of fulmināre) thundered, equivalent to fulmin- (stem of fulmen) thunderbolt, lightning + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Fulminate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fulminate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fulminate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fulminate
verb fulminate
- fume — of food, cured or flavored by exposure to smoke; smoked.
- vituperate — to berate or rail (against) abusively; revile
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- castigate — If you castigate someone or something, you speak to them angrily or criticize them severely.
- vilify — to speak ill of; defame; slander.
Antonyms for fulminate
verb fulminate
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
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