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fulmination

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌfʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /fʌlˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A strong expression of anger or criticism, often in a loud or forceful manner.


Example

The politician's fulmination against the new policy drew a lot of attention from the media.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear the fulmination from the coach after the game last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, he was really upset with the team's performance.
Sloth A
I guess his fulmination was meant to motivate them for the next match.
Sloth B
Definitely! Sometimes a strong reaction can push players to do better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
denunciation
outburst
tirade
Antonyms
praise
approval
commendation
Root Explanation

Fulmination → It is formed from "fulminare" (meaning to strike with lightning) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "fulmination" refers to the act of striking or exploding with great force, akin to a thunderous explosion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a powerful lightning strike ('fulminare') that causes a loud explosion — that's what fulmination means.

Visually Confused Words
culmination
rumination
lumination
lamination
fumigation
ferrumination
pulvination
elimination
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