Seethe (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Foam as if boiling; "a seething liquid".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Form Bubbles
• Fizz
• Froth
• Effervesce
• Sparkle

Meaning ²

Be noisy with activity; "This office is buzzing with activity".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Hum
• Buzz

Hypernyms

• Be

Hyponyms

• Pullulate
• Teem

Meaning ³

Be in an agitated emotional state; "The customer was seething with anger".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Boil

Hyponyms

• Spill Over
• Overflow

Meaning ⁴

Boil vigorously; "The liquid was seething"; "The water rolled".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The cauldron was seething fiercely as it hung over the open flame.
• Steam was seething out of the kettle's spout, indicating the water had reached its boiling point.
• As she lifted the lid off the pot, the broth inside began to seethe and bubble.
• The water in the hot spring was seething gently, releasing clouds of mist into the cool air.
• With the thermostat turned up to high, the radiator started to seethe and hiss loudly.

Synonyms

• Roll

Hypernyms

• Boil
• Moil
• Roil