storm
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/stɔːm/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.“The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.”
- 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.
verb
- (with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.“She stormed out of the room.”
- To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.
- To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.“Troops stormed the complex.”
- To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.“It stormed throughout the night.”
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Synonyms
tempestrampforceragesurpriseviolent stormblizzardwindsnowstormtornadothunderstormwhirlwindcycloneprecipitationhurricanetyphoon