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To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
"The politician began to fulminate against corruption."
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
"He offered fulsome praise to his boss."
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
"They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects."
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
"Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations."
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
"The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports."
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
"The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement."
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
"In finance, money is considered a fungible asset."
relating to or resembling a fungus
"The damp basement had a fungous smell."
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
"The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new."
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
"The horse ran a furlong before slowing down."
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
"The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop."
The advancement or promotion of something.
"The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice."
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck."
Capable of being melted or fused.
"The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment."
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
"The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets."
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
"The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises."
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
"The room smelled fusty after being closed for months."
