fulminate
Translation
to protest strongly, to criticize angrily
Examples
He fulminated against the new policy.
He fulminated against the new policy.
Grammar Patterns
((against sth./sb.)) to protest strongly against something or someone. The editor fulminated against the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rail, rage, denounce, protest; Antonyms: praise, commend
Etymology
From Latin 'fulminare' meaning 'to strike with lightning', from 'fulmen' (lightning).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone so angry their words are like bolts of lightning ('fulmen').