Fume and Restrain

Fume

Fume verb - To express one's anger usually violently.
Usage example: when she found out her driver's license was being suspended, she fumed, throwing papers across the room and shouting at the top of her lungs

Restrain is an antonym for fume.

Nearby Words: fuming, fumed

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Fume is an antonym for restrain.

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining
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