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fulmination

Fulmination (noun) means the act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.

noun
1
The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
2
The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
3
That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.
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Etymology

From Middle French fulmination, from Latin fulminātiō; equivalent to fulmine + -ation.

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What is the meaning of fulmination?

"fulmination" (noun) means the act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.

What are the different meanings of fulmination?

"fulmination" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation; 2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority; 3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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