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   storm

   /stɔːm/

   noun

   • 1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. Similar tempestsquallgalehurricanetornadocyclonetyphoonsuperstormthunderstormcloudburstdownpourrainstormhailstormdelugemonsoontropical stormelectrical stormsnowstormblizzarddust stormdust devilwilliwawice stormwindstormburan
   • ▪ an intense low-pressure weather system; a cyclone.
   • ▪ a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale (48–55 knots or 88–102 km/h).
   • ▪ a heavy discharge of missiles or blows: "two men were taken by a storm of bullets" Similar volleysalvofusilladebarragedischargeshowersprayhailrain
   • 2. a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy: "the book caused a storm in America" Similar uproarcommotionfurorebrouhahatroubledisturbancehue and cryupheavalcontroversyscandalargumentfracasfightwar of wordsinformal:to-dohoo-harumpushullabalooballyhooructionsstinkrow
   • ▪ a vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction: "the disclosure raised a storm of protest" Similar outburstoutbreakexplosioneruptionoutpouringsurgeupsurgeavalanchetorrentflooddelugeblazeflare-up
   • 3. storm windows. North American
   • 4. a direct assault by troops on a fortified place. Similar assaultattackonslaughtoffensivechargeraidforaysortierushdescentincursionthrustpushblitzblitzkriegaggressionarchaic:onset

   verb

   • 1. move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction: "she burst into tears and stormed off" Similar stride angrilystompmarchchargestalkflouncestampfling
   • ▪ shout (something) angrily; rage: "‘Don't patronize me!’ she stormed" Similar rantraverant and raveshoutbellowroarthunderrageexplode
   • ▪ move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest: "Chester stormed back with two goals in five minutes"
   • 2. (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: "commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today" Similar attackchargerushconduct an offensive onmake an onslaught onmake a raid/foray/sortie ondescend ontake by stormattempt to capture
   • 3. (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch storm and German Sturm, probably also to the verb stir1. The verb dates from late Middle English in storm (sense 3 of the verb).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stormproof adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STORM definition: 1. an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stormStorm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STORM is a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning. How to use storm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Storm.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTORM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A storm is very bad weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and often thunder and lightning. ...the violent storms along the East Coast. American English : storm / ˈstɔrm /

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTORM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. uk / stɔːm / us. [ T ] to attack a building, town, etc, using violence: Armed police stormed the embassy and arrested hundreds of protesters. storm into/out of, etc. to enter or leave a place in a very noisy way because you are angry: He stormed out of the meeting.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstorm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   storm (of something) a situation in which a lot of people suddenly express very strong feelings about something. His comments created a storm of protest in the media. A political storm is brewing over the prime minister's comments. The footballer has been at the centre of a media storm after remarks he made on the radio caused controversy.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › stormStorm - definition of storm by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a disturbance of normal atmospheric conditions, manifesting itself by strong winds and often accompanied by rain, thunder and lightning, snow, hail, or sleet. 2. an instance of heavy precipitation unaccompanied by strong winds. 3. a wind of 64–72 mph (29–32 m/sec).

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stormStorm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A storm is what happens when the earth's atmosphere is disturbed. If the weather report says that a storm is on the way, you might want to carry an umbrella — or just stay at home and watch movies.