fulminate

IPA/ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/
KK[fˈʊlmənˌet]IPA/ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/

fulminate — verb

  • fulminate,,present simple I / you / we / they
  • fulminatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fulminates,,he / she / it
  • fulminateshe / she / it
  • fulminated,,past simple
  • fulminatedpast simple
  • fulminating,,-ing form
  • fulminating-ing form

1. to angrily express your strong disapproval of someone or something, often in a p

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

to angrily express your strong disapproval of someone or something, often in a public or dramatic way

例句

Sumin fulminated against the new policy in the staff meeting, calling it unfair.

fulminate + against + [target]

"This is an absolute disgrace!" Heather fulminated, slamming her hand on the table.

direct speech pattern: '"...' + [subject] fulminated

同義詞
  • inveigh

    more literary and always followed by 'against'

  • rail

    less formal; often suggests repeated complaining rather than a single explosive outburst

  • denounce

    transitive and can take a direct object; used for official public condemnation

  • rant

    informal; suggests long, uncontrolled, emotional speech

反義詞
  • praise

    to express approval instead of anger

  • commend

    formal expression of approval

文法句型

fulminate + against + noun phrase

fulminate + about + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with the prepositions 'against' or 'about'. The subject is typically a person or group expressing public anger, though an organization or publication can also be the subject.

常見錯誤

❌He fulminated that the meal was not very tasty.
✅He fulminated that the new law would destroy local businesses.
💡'Fulminate' implies serious anger and moral outrage; it is too intense for mild complaints.
❌She fulminated me for being late.
✅She fulminated against the government's decision.
💡'Fulminate' is intransitive and requires a preposition like 'against' or 'about'; it cannot take a direct object.

fulminate — noun