storms

/stɔːmz/ · noun

Meaning

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
A wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
(with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.
To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.
To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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