to fulminate
Third Person
fulminates
Present Participle
fulminating
Past Tense
fulminated
Past Participle
fulminated
1
to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy
- The fireworks fulminated in the night sky, filling the air with bursts of color and light.
- Thunderclouds gathered ominously overhead, threatening to fulminate with a sudden storm.
- The volcano began to fulminate, sending plumes of ash and smoke high into the air.
- As the storm approached, the lightning seemed to fulminate across the darkened sky.
- Sparks flew from the metal as it began to fulminate under the intense heat of the blowtorch.
2
to proclaim or issue a denunciation, decree, or strong protest
transitive
- The author fulminated a manifesto denouncing censorship and advocating for freedom of expression.
- The king fulminated a decree against dissenters, ordering their immediate arrest.
- The judge fulminated a ruling, declaring the company guilty of violating antitrust laws and imposing hefty fines.
- The religious leader fulminated a decree denouncing the immoral practices and calling for repentance.
- The community leader fulminated a statement condemning the proposed development project, citing environmental concerns.
3
to strongly criticize or condemn
- The journalist fulminated against the government's handling of the crisis, accusing officials of incompetence.
- She fulminated against her opponent's policies in a fiery speech.
- The activist fulminated against corporate greed, denouncing companies for prioritizing profits over social responsibility.
- The union leader fulminated against the employer's proposed cuts, declaring them an attack on workers' rights.
- The politician fulminated against the opposition party, accusing them of spreading lies and misinformation.
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