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View usage for: (tɒrənt, US tɔːr-) Word forms: plural torrents1. countable nounA torrent is a lot of water falling or flowing rapidly or violently. Torrents of water gushed into the reservoir. [+ of] The rain came down in torrents, and we could see nothing. The trip involved crossing a raging torrent. Synonyms: downpour, flood, shower, deluge More Synonyms of torrent 2. countable nounA torrent of abuse or questions is a lot of abuse or questions directed continuously at someone. He turned round and directed a torrent of abuse at me. [+ of] ...a £45,000 offer which prompted a torrent of criticism in the media. Synonyms: outburst, stream, barrage, hail More Synonyms of torrent More Synonyms of torrent torrent in British English (ˈtɒrənt) noun1. a fast, voluminous, or violent stream of water or other liquid 2. an overwhelming flow of thoughts, words, sound, etc 3. computing a file that controls the transfer of data in a BitTorrent system BitTorrent adjective4. rare like or relating to a torrent Word origin C17: from French, from Latin torrēns (noun), from torrēns (adjective) burning, from torrēre to burn torrent in American English (ˈtɔrənt; ˈtɑrənt) noun1. a swift, violent stream, esp. of water 2. a flood or rush of words, mail, etc. 3. a very heavy fall of rain adjective4. Rare of or like a torrent Word origin Fr < L torrens, burning, roaring, rushing, impetuous, prp. of torrere, to parch, dry, roast, consume: see thirst Examples of 'torrent' in a sentencetorrent In other languagestorrent British English: torrent NOUN A torrent is a lot of water falling or flowing rapidly or violently. Torrents of water gushed into the reservoir. - American English: torrent
- Brazilian Portuguese: torrente
- Chinese: 急流
- European Spanish: torrente
- French: torrent
- German: Strom
- Italian: torrente
- Japanese: 激流
- Korean: 급류
- European Portuguese: torrente
- Latin American Spanish: torrente
Chinese translation of 'torrent' n (c) - (= flood)
急流 (jíliú) - (fig)
a torrent of abuse/questions 一片谩(謾)骂(罵)/成堆的问(問)题(題) (yī piàn mànmà/chéngduī de wèntí)
Definition a fast or violent stream, esp. of water A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir. The rain came down in torrents. Definition a rapid flow of questions, abuse, etc. He directed a torrent of abuse at me. Additional synonymsDefinition a continuous delivery of questions, complaints, etc. a barrage of angry questions from the floor Synonyms torrent, attack, mass, storm, assault, burst, stream, hail, outburst, rain, spate, onslaught, deluge, plethora, profusionDefinition a waterfall or series of waterfalls over rocks She stood still for a moment under the cascade of water. Synonyms waterfall, falls, torrent, flood, shower, fountain, avalanche, deluge, downpour, outpouring, cataractDefinition torrential rain A dozen homes were damaged in the deluge. Synonyms flood, spate, overflowing, torrent, downpour, cataclysm, inundation- tornado
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Additional synonymsDefinition a sudden pouring out an effusion of blood Synonyms outpouring, issue, stream, shedding, discharge, emission, gush, outflow, efflux, effluenceDefinition an unrestrained verbal expression of emotions or ideas her habit of greeting complete strangers with effusion Synonyms talk, writing, address, speech, utterance, outpouringDefinition a large amount of water Each year brings a flood of new university graduates. Synonyms torrent, flow, rush, stream, tide, abundance, multitude, glut, outpouring, profusionDefinition to supply excess petrol to (a petrol engine) so that it cannot work properly This is the sort of flood dreaded by cavers. Synonyms deluge, downpour, flash flood, inundation, tide, overflow, torrent, spate, freshet Definition the act, rate, or manner of flowing watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water Synonyms stream, current, movement, motion, course, issue, flood, drift, tide, spate, gush, flux, outpouring, outflow, undertow, tideway Definition a sudden large flow of liquid I heard a gush of water. Synonyms stream, flow, rush, flood, jet, burst, issue, outburst, cascade, torrent, spurt, spout, outflowDefinition words, ideas, missiles, etc., directed with force and in great quantity The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. Synonyms shower, rain, storm, battery, volley, barrage, bombardment, pelting, downpour, salvo, broadsideHe was faced with an inundation of lawsuits. Synonyms onslaught, flood, torrent, tidal wave, charge, attack, assault, offensive, blitz, onset, onrushDefinition a passionate outburst The news of his death produced an instant outpouring of grief. Synonyms outburst, storm, stream, explosion, surge, outbreak, deluge, eruption, spasm, paroxysm, effusion, issueDefinition a sudden surge of sensation A rush of affection swept over him. Synonyms surge, flow, flood, thrill, flush, gush, spurtAdditional synonymsDefinition a brief period of rain, hail, sleet, or snow a shower of rain Synonyms deluge, fall, sprinkling, flurry, downpour, light fall Definition a fast flow or outpouring an incomprehensible spate of words Synonyms flood, flow, torrent, rush, deluge, outpouringDefinition the current caused by these changes in level They used to sail with the tide. Synonyms current, flow, stream, course, ebb, undertow, tideway |