having a fit

The phrase “having a fit” has 4 syllables: hav-ing a fit

It's pronounced as /ˈhævɪŋ ə fɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for having a fit?

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

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


Synonyms for having a fit

  • angering
  • blowing a gasket
  • blowing up
  • bristling
  • burning
  • bursting
  • enflaming
  • exploding
  • flashing
  • flying into a rage
  • flying off the handle
  • foaming
  • forgetting oneself
  • fulminating
  • fuming
  • glaring
  • glowering
  • going ballistic
  • hitting the ceiling
  • hitting the roof
  • inflaming
  • maddening
  • raging
  • ranting
  • raving
  • seething
  • sizzling
  • smoldering
  • smouldering
  • snapping
  • snarling
  • sputtering
  • steaming
  • storming
  • teeing off
  • venting
  • vituperating
  • warming

Antonyms for having a fit

  • chilling out
  • hushing
  • relaxing
  • simmering down

Example Sentences

  • The toddler was having a fit in the middle of the grocery store.
  • She started having a fit when she couldn’t find her phone.
  • My dad was having a fit over the broken window.
  • He’s having a fit just because dinner is five minutes late.
  • The teacher was having a fit after the students ignored the instructions.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to having a fit, such as: angering, blowing a gasket, blowing up, bristling, burning, bursting, chilling out.

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


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