December 03, 2026

Fulminate

verb

Definition

To express vehement protest; to make a violent verbal attack. Fulminators are often more heat than light.

Example Sentence

“The columnist fulminated against the new policy for three consecutive weeks.”

Etymology

From Latin fulminare (to lighten, strike with lightning), from fulmen (lightning).

Scrabble Score

F4U1L1M3I1N1A1T1E1

FULMINATE scores 14 points in Scrabble.

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