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have a fit

The phrase “have a fit” has 3 syllables: have a fit

It's pronounced as /hæv ə fɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for have a fit?

In the thesaurus, “have a fit” has 38 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for have a fit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for have a fit

  • anger
  • blow a gasket
  • blow up
  • bristle
  • burn
  • burst
  • enflame
  • explode
  • flash
  • fly into a rage
  • fly off the handle
  • foam
  • forget oneself
  • fulminate
  • fume
  • glare
  • glower
  • go ballistic
  • hit the ceiling
  • hit the roof
  • inflame
  • madden
  • rage
  • rant
  • rave
  • seethe
  • sizzle
  • smolder
  • smoulder
  • snap
  • snarl
  • sputter
  • steam
  • storm
  • tee off
  • vent
  • vituperate
  • warm

Antonyms for have a fit

  • chill out
  • hush
  • relax
  • simmer down

Meanings of have a fit

  • verb
    1. To experience an epileptic seizure.
    2. To become suddenly enraged.

Example Sentences

  • My mom would have a fit if she saw the mess in my room right now.
  • Don’t have a fit just because I came home a little late!
  • She’ll have a fit when she sees the dog tracked mud all over the carpet.
  • If you keep teasing her like that, she’s going to have a fit.
  • The teacher will have a fit if no one turns in their homework tomorrow.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to have a fit, such as: anger, blow a gasket, blow up, bristle, burn, burst, chill out.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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panicking

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