Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seethe

verb
/siːð/
Definition
to be in a state of agitation or excitement, especially when feeling angry or upset
Examples
  • She continued to seethe quietly while he spoke.
  • He was seething with anger after hearing the unfair news.
  • The water began to seethe as it reached boiling point.
Meaning
Seethe refers to a state of intense emotional turbulence, often associated with simmering anger or frustration.
Synonyms
  • boil
  • fume
  • rage
  • seethe with rage
  • smolder