Fume and Subdue

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 is an antonym for fume.

Nearby Words: fuming, fumed

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

Fume is an antonym for subdue.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing
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