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Definitions

storm

[stawrm] / stɔrm /
NOUN
outbreak of precipitation and wind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blizzard cloudburst cyclone disturbance gale hurricane monsoon snowstorm squall tempest
STRONG
downpour tornado twister whirlwind windstorm
WEAK
blast blow gust
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm quiet
NOUN
commotion, turmoil
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attack barrage bomb bombardment burst disturbance onslaught outbreak upheaval violence
STRONG
agitation anger annoyance assault blitz blitzkrieg bluster broadside cannonade clamor clatter convulsion drumfire furor fury fusillade hassle hysteria offensive onset outburst outcry passion perturbation pother rabidity racket rage roar row ruction rumpus rush salvo stir strife temper tumult volley
WEAK
rampancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
peace
STRONG
agreement calm calmness harmony order quiet silence
VERB
attack, rush
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault rip roar stalk tear
STRONG
assail beset bluster charge fly rage stomp strike thunder
WEAK
come at take by storm take on

Example Sentences

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Ahead of the storm, the Met Office had warned of possible damage, power cuts and disruption to travel.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"When there's no wind or storm, not a week goes by without flights taking off from here. The hangar door opens right onto the runway. That's a real competitive advantage," said Canguilhem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sir Keir spoke of a coming "storm", which may well be "fierce".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The ground storm beat us for two more hours.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.