Dictionary fumeSeethe

verb

fume

FYOOM/fjuːm/

To show strong anger, especially in a restrained way.

The man fumes with clenched hands and tightly pressed lips.

An older man visibly seethes in silence: deeply drawn brows, narrowed eyes, compressed lips, a rigid jaw, raised shoulders and tightly clenched hands held against his thighs.

Etymology

fumareLatinto smoke or steam

The image of giving off smoke expanded to anger that seems to steam under restraint.

More examples

The passengers fume over the cancellation.
She continues to fume long after the meeting.

Forms

fume · fumes

Similar words

seethe: Emphasizes intense anger held beneath the surface.
rage: Often suggests more openly expressed anger.