Meaning & use
fury
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intense, wild anger; also used to describe violent force, as in a storm.
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She stormed out of the meeting in a fury after being interrupted repeatedly.
The fury of the hurricane tore roofs from houses along the coast.
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Stronger than plain 'anger,' fury suggests a loss of control, and the word extends naturally to describe violent natural forces like storms.
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