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Meaning of the word fulminate in English

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fulminate

US /ˈfʊl.mə.neɪt/
UK /ˈfʊl.mə.neɪt/
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Verb

1.

express vehement protest

Example:
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He continued to fulminate against the government's policies.
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The speaker fulminated about the injustice of the system.
Synonym:
protestrailrantragedeclaim
2.

(of a disease or symptom) develop suddenly and severely

Example:
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The infection can fulminate rapidly, leading to serious complications.
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His condition began to fulminate after a few hours.
Synonym:
eruptflare upexplodeintensify
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