seething

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be noisy with activity
  2. verb be in an agitated emotional state
  3. verb foam as if boiling

Etymology

From Middle English sethyng; equivalent to seethe + -ing.

Synonyms

hum, buzz, seethe

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