seethe

verb
UK: /siːð/
US: /siːð/

  1. To be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.

    1. He tried not to seethe, but was furious.
    2. Inside, I was seething with resentment at the unfair criticism during the seethe.

  2. To bubble and foam as if boiling; to be agitated.

    1. The pot on the stove began to seethe.
    2. The water seethed around the rocks after the earthquake, and he could only watch.

Synonyms

boil simmer rage fume smolder agitation
seethe noun

  1. A state of agitation or suppressed anger.

    1. Her voice was full of seethe.
    2. After hours of seethe, he released a statement to media about project progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seethe" in English means: To be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement., To bubble and foam as if boiling; to be agitated..

The phonetic transcription of "seethe" is /siːð/ in British English and /siːð/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seethe": boil, simmer, rage, fume, smolder, agitation.

Example usage of "seethe": "He tried not to seethe, but was furious.". More examples on the page.