fury UK /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/US /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ noun4 •Extreme anger.Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd, / Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd. — 1697 •Strength or violence in action. •An angry or malignant person. •(no longer used) A thief.But have an eye to your plate , for there be Furies. — 1625 formsfuries