# seething

/ˈsiðɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈiːðɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/seething
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

to feel very angry or frustrated inside, even if you do not show it on your face. It is like having a fire burning in your stomach.

For teachers: to feel intense anger or frustration internally, often without outward expression. Frequently used in the present participle form to describe a state of suppressed rage.

## Examples

- He was seething after the manager insulted him in front of everyone.
- The crowd was seething with anger as the referee made a controversial decision that changed the game's outcome.
- The diplomat remained calm on the surface, but he was seething with frustration at the lack of progress during the negotiations.

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