Fume and Swallow

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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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Swallow is an antonym for fume.

Nearby Words: fuming, fumed

Swallow

Swallow verb - To take into the stomach through the mouth and throat.

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Antonyms for Swallow

Fume is an antonym for swallow.

Nearby Words: swallowed, swallowing

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