n. [ L. fulminatio a darting of lightning: cf. F. fulmination. ] 1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure. [ 1913 Webster ]

The fulminations from the Vatican were turned into ridicule. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]