100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "fume"

Definition

The verb fume means to emit gas, smoke, or vapor, often in a way that indicates anger or frustration. It can also refer to expressing one's irritation or displeasure, typically in a silent or indirect manner.

Synonyms

• Seethe
• Rage
• Smolder
• Boil
• Huff
• Blow up
• Vent
• Steam
• Sulk

Antonyms

• Calm
• Soothe
• Pacify
• Appease
• Relax
• Reconcile

Examples

1. After receiving the unfair criticism, he began to fume quietly in the corner.
2. She could see her boss fume with anger when the project failed.
3. The car started to fume as it overheated on the highway.
4. He would often fume about the delays in the project but rarely took action.
5. As the meeting progressed, tensions rose, causing several members to fume.
6. The child was left to fume in his room after being grounded.
7. The factory began to fume with smoke, alarming the nearby residents.
8. She tried to ignore the comments that made her fume.
9. He couldn't help but fume when he saw the mess left behind.
10. The smoker would often fume out of frustration when he couldn't find a lighter.
11. After the game, the coach would fume about the referee's decisions.
12. The pot began to fume as it boiled over on the stove.
13. When she realized she was late, she began to fume about the traffic.
14. Instead of addressing the issue, he chose to fume silently.
15. The players started to fume at the unfair treatment from the officials.
16. The old car would often fume, making it clear it needed repairs.
17. He would fume over the smallest mistakes made by his colleagues.
18. As the deadline approached, she began to fume with anxiety.
19. The chef could be seen fuming in the kitchen when things went wrong.
20. The crowd started to fume when the concert was postponed.
21. He would often fume about his neighbor’s loud music at night.
22. The students began to fume during the long exam.
23. As the arguments escalated, both sides began to fume with anger.
24. The volcano was known to fume ominously before an eruption.
25. She would fume when her siblings borrowed her things without asking.
26. The politician began to fume during the debate when challenged.
27. The error in the report made her fume throughout the day.
28. He tried to keep his cool, but the news made him fume.
29. The smoke began to fume from the chimney as winter approached.
30. When they realized they were missing the tickets, they began to fume.
31. The parents would fume over the rising costs of education.
32. She could feel her face fume with embarrassment after the mistake.
33. When he was cut off in traffic, he began to fume loudly.
34. The incident made the entire team fume in frustration.
35. The heated discussion caused her to fume with irritation.
36. The old pipes began to fume when the pressure built up.
37. He often chose to fume rather than talk things out.
38. The dog would fume at the squirrels taunting it from the tree.
39. When the printer jammed, she started to fume at her desk.
40. The teacher could see the students fume with boredom during the lecture.
41. The waiter could tell the customers were starting to fume over their delayed meal.
42. After the argument, they would sit in silence, each starting to fume.
43. The athlete began to fume after being benched for the game.
44. The chemical reaction caused the flask to fume dangerously.
45. She would fume under her breath whenever her coworker interrupted her.
46. The news of the scandal caused many to fume with disbelief.
47. He would often fume about the inefficiencies of the system.
48. The children began to fume when their ice cream melted.
49. As the deadline approached, he began to fume with stress.
50. The faulty wiring caused the device to fume and spark.
51. After the loss, the fans gathered to fume about the referee's calls.
52. The workers began to fume when they heard about the pay cuts.
53. When she was ignored, she couldn't help but fume.
54. The engine would fume when it was low on oil.
55. He tried to stay calm, but the situation made him fume.
56. The parents would fume when their child's report card came home.
57. She often fumed about the lack of respect in the workplace.
58. The steam began to fume from the kettle on the stove.
59. The coach would fume after watching his team lose a close game.
60. The sudden announcement made the audience fume with disappointment.
61. She couldn't hide her anger and began to fume in public.
62. The dog would fume at the mailman every time he arrived.
63. The crowd started to fume when the show was delayed.
64. He would often fume during long meetings that seemed unnecessary.
65. The smoke began to fume as the fire grew larger.
66. He would fume about the state of the roads during the winter.
67. The engine began to fume as it struggled to start.
68. They began to fume over the lack of communication in the project.
69. The children started to fume when they were told to leave the park.
70. The athlete couldn't help but fume after the unfair treatment.
71. She would fume at the thought of missing the concert.
72. The crowd began to fume when the game was called off due to rain.
73. He would often fume in silence rather than confront the issue.
74. The fog began to fume as the sun rose.
75. She could feel the tension rise and started to fume.
76. The passengers began to fume when the flight was delayed.
77. He would fume whenever he had to deal with customer complaints.
78. The neighbors could hear him fume from across the street.
79. The smoke began to fume as the fire alarm went off.
80. When they saw the mess, they began to fume at each other.
81. The teacher could sense the students fume when given extra homework.
82. She would often fume about the lack of cooperation in the group.
83. The equipment started to fume after being used for too long.
84. The disagreement caused him to fume for days.
85. The debate made many people fume with passion.
86. The faulty heater began to fume in the cold.
87. She couldn't help but fume when her plans were canceled last minute.
88. The workers started to fume when their concerns were ignored.
89. The smoke began to fume from the barbecue grill.
90. He would often fume when he felt slighted by his friends.
91. The team began to fume after the last-minute loss.
92. The chef would fume when his kitchen was disorganized.
93. The crowd started to fume as the concert started late.
94. He couldn't help but fume when he saw the unfair treatment.
95. The smoke would fume out of the chimney during winter.
96. She would fume at the thought of having to redo her work.
97. The pressure began to fume as the deadline loomed closer.
98. He could see her starting to fume when he made the joke.
99. The children would fume when they had to leave the playground.
100. After the argument, he chose to fume instead of talking it out.