storm
storm /ˈstɔrm/
noun
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()
A violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
(
violent storm
, storm
)
a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
The storm was raging outside, with thunder and lightning illuminating the dark sky
The storm was raging outside, with thunder and lightning illuminating the dark sky
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()
A violent commotion or disturbance
(
tempest
, storm
)
a violent commotion or disturbance
The storms that had characterized their relationship had died away
the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away
It was only a tempest in a teapot
it was only a tempest in a teapot
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A direct and violent assault on a stronghold
(
storm
)
a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
verb
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()
Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
(
ramp
, storm
, rage
)
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.
The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.
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()
Take by force
(
force
, storm
)
take by force
Storm the fort
Storm the fort
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Attack by storm; attack suddenly
(
storm
, surprise
)
attack by storm; attack suddenly
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Blow hard
(
storm
)
blow hard
It was storming all night
It was storming all night
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Rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
(
storm
)
rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
If it storms, we'll need shelter
If it storms, we'll need shelter