Definition of FULMINATION

fulmination

Meanings

Plural: fulminations

Noun

  • thunderous verbal attack
  • the act of exploding with noise and violence
    • "his fulminations frightened the horses"
  • The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  • The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  • That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French fulmination, from Latin fulminātiō; equivalent to fulmine + -ation.

Synonyms

diatribe

Scrabble Score: 16

fulmination is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fulmination is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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