Fume and Strangle

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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

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Strangle is an antonym for fume.

Nearby Words: fuming, fumed

Strangle

Strangle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

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Fume is an antonym for strangle.

Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

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