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Definition of Seethe
1. Verb. Be noisy with activity. "The streets seethe with crowds"; "This office is buzzing with activity"
Exact synonyms: Buzz, Hum
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Pullulate, Swarm, Teem
Derivative terms: Buzz, Hum, Humming
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Pullulate, Swarm, Teem
Derivative terms: Buzz, Hum, Humming
2. Verb. Be in an agitated emotional state. "Sam and Sue seethe"; "The customer was seething with anger"
Exact synonyms: Boil
Specialized synonyms: Bubble Over, Overflow, Spill Over, Ferment, Sizzle
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Bubble Over, Overflow, Spill Over, Ferment, Sizzle
Generic synonyms: Be
3. Verb. Foam as if boiling. "The water seethes "; "A seething liquid"
4. Verb. Boil vigorously. "The water seethes "; "The water rolled"
Definition of Seethe
1. v. t. To decoct or prepare for food in hot liquid; to boil; as, to seethe flesh.
2. v. i. To be a state of ebullition or violent commotion; to be hot; to boil.
Definition of Seethe
1. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To boil. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive of a liquid) To boil vigorously. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive of a liquid) To foam in an agitated manner, as if boiling. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive of a person figuratively) To be in an agitated or angry mental state, as if boiling. ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive of a place figuratively) To buzz with activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Seethe
1. to surge or foam as if boiling [v SEETHED, SEETHING, SEETHES]