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fulmination

ful·mi·na·tion
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fuhl-muh-ney-shuh n]
    • /ˌfʌl məˈneɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌfʌl.mɪ.ˈneɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fuhl-muh-ney-shuh n]
    • /ˌfʌl məˈneɪ ʃən/

Definitions of fulmination word

  • noun fulmination a violent denunciation or censure: a sermon that was one long fulmination. 1
  • noun fulmination violent explosion. 1
  • noun fulmination An expression of vehement protest. 1
  • noun fulmination The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation. 0
  • noun fulmination The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority. 0
  • noun fulmination That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure. 0

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Origin of fulmination

First appearance:

before 1495
One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < Latin fulminātiōn- (stem of fulminātiō) a thundering, fuming. See fulminate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Fulmination

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fulmination popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fulmination usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fulmination

noun fulmination

  • obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
  • curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.
  • philippic — any of the orations delivered by Demosthenes, the Athenian orator, in the 4th century b.c., against Philip, king of Macedon.
  • denunciation — Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them.
  • intimidation — to make timid; fill with fear.

Antonyms for fulmination

noun fulmination

  • 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.
  • flattery — the act of flattering.
  • defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
  • support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.

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