furies: meaning and definitions

Violent anger; rage. See Synonyms at anger. A fit of anger:"I went into a fury and shouted in his face"(William Least Heat-Moon).

Violent or frenzied action: the storm's fury. A violent disturbance or intense period of activity:"The Huns .. moved into Italy, unleashing a fury of destruction"(Arther Ferrill).

Greek & Roman Mythology Any of the spirits who pursue and torment the doers of unavenged crimes, identified with the Greek Erinyes.