Synonyms for

Fury

Verb / ˈfjʊri: / Another word for fury — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

intense anger or rage

Synonyms & similar words

furiousness craze fury erinyes eumenides vehemence violence hysteria wildness delirium frenzy ferocity fierceness rage madness anger rage wrath outrage ire frenzy temper hostility animosity resentment spite bitterness hatred enmity displeasure resentfulness choler vexation exasperation indignation

Synonyms by register

Formal

rage wrath indignation outrage

Informal

anger madness temper huff

Literary

ire ardor berserk

Antonyms

calmness peace serenity tranquility gentleness placidness

Common collocations

  • blind fury
  • uncontrollable fury
  • seething fury
  • pure fury
  • burst into fury
  • in a fury
  • fury of the storm
  • unleash fury

Word family

noun fury
adjective furious

Usage note

Fury denotes intense, often violent anger. It is a strong word, often associated with uncontrolled emotion or natural forces.

Example sentences

  1. She was so full of fury that she could barely speak.
  2. The bull charged with fury at the sight of the red cape.
  3. He tried to control his fury, but it was too much to bear.
  4. The fury in her eyes was enough to make anyone back away.
  5. The storm raged on with fury outside.

Quotes

  • Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
  • Fury makes women strong.
  • Fury is a kind of energy.

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