tantrum

noun

ˈtan-trəm How to pronounce tantrum (audio)
Definition of tantrumnext
as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints

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Recent Examples of tantrum Whether the ban was a masterful gambit or an unsupervised temper tantrum, its most revealing consequence—and, perhaps, point of contrast with Acostagate—has been in the strong reaction of the targets’ colleagues in the media. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026 Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Those prone to hyperbole might be tempted to call this presidential tantrum disguised in procedural clothes a constitutional crisis. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 On top of that, a correction — a 10% move down from a 52-week high — hasn't happened since the spring of 2025, during the tariff tantrum. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tantrum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantrum
  1. huff
  2. outburst
  3. scene
  4. explosion
  5. reaction
  6. fit
  7. frenzy
  8. rage
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • The cause of their displeasure has to do with scenes woven throughout that illustrate how Baldwin got his reputation for angry outbursts – confrontations with paparazzi through the years, for instance.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This is not the first time Blair has experienced an outburst on a plane.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • Police arrived at the scene after the then-8-year-old girl called 911 from inside the car, Teymouri said.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • More recently, the Kremlin has expressed hope that those who orchestrated the explosions will be held accountable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer also featured glimpses of steamy makeouts, ATV chases down the beach, fiery explosions, and good ol’ bar fights.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • The trigger for lithium-ion battery fires is a process called thermal runaway, a cascading sequence of heat-releasing reactions inside the battery cell.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While there were mixed reactions at the time, the numbers are now backing up the idea.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaction
Noun
  • That process took nearly a year, with the team developing the fit and hand alongside a denim specialist before selecting premium Candiani fabric from Italy and partnering with a manufacturer in Turkey.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Week five is Super Bowl Night, which seems like a perfect fit given your football background.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fit
Noun
  • This restoration is assembled from Russell’s personal edit, the kind of news that will drive certain cinephiles into a frenzy.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Among the biggest decliners were chip companies, reflecting mounting worries about how long the frenzy over the AI buildout will last.
    — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of frenzy
Noun
  • Denial gave way to rage, then rage collapsed into despair, for there is no bargain to be made with genocide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Using this [execution] to invoke rage, or some political statement, is not something the families want.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rage

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