Fume and Subdue
Opposite meaning words
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
Subdue
Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.
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