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Seethe

usgb/siːð/Volume
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Silent FuryPlay
Use 'seethe' to describe extreme internal anger without obvious outward signs. SlideDespite her calm appearance, she was seething inside.
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Sustained AngerPlay
'Seethe' implies a lasting anger, not just a fleeting irritation. SlideHe continued to seethe long after the argument was over.
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Intensity MattersPlay
The word 'seethe' is used for very strong emotions, not for minor annoyances. SlideShe was seething with animosity after the betrayal.