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to fulminate
01
to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy
Intransitive
Examples
The fireworks fulminated in the night sky, filling the air with bursts of color and light.
Thunderclouds gathered ominously overhead, threatening to fulminate with a sudden storm.
02
to proclaim or issue a denunciation, decree, or strong protest
Transitive: to fulminate a statement or decree
Examples
The author fulminated a manifesto denouncing censorship and advocating for freedom of expression.
The king fulminated a decree against dissenters, ordering their immediate arrest.
03
to strongly criticize or condemn
Intransitive: to fulminate against sth
Examples
The journalist fulminated against the government's handling of the crisis, accusing officials of incompetence.
She fulminated against her opponent's policies in a fiery speech.
Fulminate
01
a compound formed from fulminic acid, such as a salt or ester
Examples
Mercury fulminate is a highly sensitive explosive fulminate.
The chemist prepared a silver fulminate for the demonstration.
