fury

noun

(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals

the property of being wild or turbulent

state of violent mental agitation

a feeling of intense anger

Roots

furerefur- · Latin · to rage, be mad

Synonyms for fury

ragen ferocityn frenzyn wrathn vehemencen angern fiercenessn iren madnessn indignationn crazen furorn wildnessn hysterian cholern

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