First Known Use: before 12th century
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1seethe
verb \ˈsēth\
: to feel or show strong emotion (such as anger) even though you try to control it
: to be in a state of constant activity
seethedseeth·ing
Full Definition of SEETHE
transitive verb
2
: to soak or saturate in a liquid
intransitive verb
1
archaic : boil
2
a : to be in a state of rapid agitated movement b : to churn or foam as if boiling
3
: to suffer violent internal excitement <seethe with jealousy>
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Origin of SEETHE
Middle English sethen, from Old English sēothan; akin to Old High German siodan to seethe and probably to Old Lithuanian siausti (it) storms, rages
2seethe
noun
SEETHE[1] Defined for Kids
seethe
verb \ˈsēth\
seethedseeth·ing
Definition of SEETHE for Kids
1
: to feel or show great excitement or emotion (as anger) <The unjust criticism caused me to seethe.>
2
: to move constantly and without order <Flies seethed around garbage.>
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