n.
Pronunciation: ' fyu ̇ r- ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural furies
Etymology: Middle English furie, from Latin furia, from furere to rage
Date: 14th century
1 : intense, disordered, and often destructive rage
2 a capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues b : an avenging spirit c : one who resembles an avenging spirit especially : a spiteful woman
3 : extreme fierceness or violence
4 : a state of inspired exaltation : FRENZY
synonyms see ANGER