Fulmination — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈfu̇l-mə-ˌnāt/ ful·mi·nate

Meaning & Definition of Fulmination

Fulmination (verb)

  1. to utter or send out with denunciation
  2. to send forth censures or invectives

Fulmination (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. harsh insulting language

    "players were told they had a right to be spared the foulmouthed fulmination of the hockey coach"

    similar: abuse, billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol, vituperation
    related: blackguardism, blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity, epithet, insult, put-down, slur, expletive, swearword, aspersion, bad-mouthing, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, broadside, diatribe, harangue, polemic, tirade
    near: acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations, adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap

Related Entry: Fulminate (verb)

Fulminate is a different word from Fulmination. The synonyms below are for fulminate, not for fulmination.

  1. to talk loudly and wildly

    "she was embarrassed when her friend began fulminating at the restaurant about what's wrong with today's kids"

    similar: bluster, huff, rant, rave, spout
    related: sound off, speak out, speak up, blare, blurt (out), bolt, bloviate, blow, declaim, harangue, mouth (off), orate, pontificate, carry on, rage, storm, take on
    near: grunt, murmur, mutter, slur, breathe, whisper

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fulmination

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fulmination:

abuse, billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol, vituperation

Related Words for Fulmination

blackguardism, blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity, epithet, insult, put-down, slur, expletive, swearword, aspersion, bad-mouthing, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, broadside, diatribe, harangue

Near Antonyms of Fulmination

acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations, adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap

Word Forms of Fulmination

Inflections: fulminated, fulminating

Derived words: fulmination (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fulmination

Middle English fulminaten "to direct (condemnation at an offender)," borrowed from Late Latin fulminātus, past participle of fulmināre "to strike down, confound (an opponent)" (Medieval Latin, "to thunder [threats, denunciations]"), going back to Latin, "to strike (of lightning), strike like lightning," derivative of fulmin-, fulmen "lightning," from fulg- (base of fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten") + -min-, -men, resultative noun suffix phlegm

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Fulmination

What does "Fulmination" mean?

"Fulmination" means to utter or send out with denunciation. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter or send out with denunciation.

What is another word for "Fulmination"?

Other words for "Fulmination" include abuse, billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol and vituperation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fulmination" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fulmination"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fulmination". Common alternatives include abuse, billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol and vituperation.

How do you use "Fulmination" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fulmination" in a sentence: "players were told they had a right to be spared the foulmouthed fulmination of the hockey coach".

Is "Fulmination" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fulmination" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fulmination"?

"Fulmination" is pronounced /ˈfu̇l-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as ful·mi·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Fulmination"?

"Fulmination" comes from Middle English fulminaten "to direct (condemnation at an offender)," borrowed from Late Latin fulminātus, past participle of fulmināre "to strike down, confound (an opponent)" (Medieval Latin, "to thunder [threats, denunciations]"), going back to Latin, "to strike (of lightning), strike like lightning," derivative of fulmin-, fulmen "lightning," from fulg- (base of fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten") + -min-, -men, resultative noun suffix phlegm. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Fulmination" meaning "harsh insulting language"?

When "Fulmination" (noun) means harsh insulting language, synonyms include abuse, billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility and vitriol.