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fume

fume

 
 
pronunciation:
fyum
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: (often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy.
You can't sleep in a room full of paint fumes.
synonyms:
haze, smog
similar words:
cloud, fog, gas, odor, smoke, vapor
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part of speech: verb
inflections: fumes, fuming, fumed
definition: to show anger or unhappiness.
She fumed whenever her mistake was mentioned.
synonyms:
bristle, seethe
similar words:
anger, boil, fret, stew, storm
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