storm

1 of 2

noun

ˈstȯrm

plural storms

often attributive

: a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning

: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail

c(1)

: wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour

(2)

: whole gale see Beaufort Scale Table

: a serious disturbance of any element of nature

: a disturbed or agitated state

storms of emotion

: a sudden or violent commotion

: a heavy discharge of objects (such as missiles)

: a tumultuous outburst

a storm of protests

: paroxysm sense 2

: a sudden heavy influx or onset

medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm

: a violent assault on a defended position

storms plural : storm window

storm

2 of 2

verb

stormed; storming; storms

intransitive verb

: to blow with violence

: to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously

: to attack by storm

stormed ashore at zero hour

: to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage

storming at the unusual delay

: to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily

the mob stormed through the streets

transitive verb

: to attack, take, or win over by storm

storm a fort

Example Sentences

Noun The sky got dark and it looked like a storm was coming. a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Verb The mob stormed through the streets. She yelled at us and stormed off. He stormed out of the room. She stormed into the office. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

City officials said a storm packing wind gusts of 60 mph hit around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and in a news release, area service provider Mohave Electric Cooperative reported microbursts of up to 80 mph.

Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Still, as Russian interest in the war wanes, many simply see it as a storm to be weathered before life returns to normal, the Carnegie report found.

Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Many have blamed the events on the rampant and chaotic development in the city where lakes and storm water drains have been filled to make way for glitzy buildings and posh homes.

Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 In 2021, when a winter storm left 40,000 residents without drinking water for weeks, the city asked the state Legislature for $47 million for emergency repairs.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Corps officials said the easements were needed as a precaution, in case a storm damaged private areas of the beach.

Chris Kuo And Lauren Peace, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm named Earl became the second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season Tuesday evening, forecast to brush by Bermuda later this week.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Earl became a hurricane late Tuesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in 24 hours.

Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Roughly 80 percent of ocean pollution begins inland and flows through gutters, storm drains and watersheds to the coast, city officials said.

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

Their plan was to storm a dinner party attended by Britain’s leading political figures, murder the attendees and then lead a swift popular uprising to topple the government.

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Trump incited a violent, deadly mob to storm the Capitol and stop the Electoral count.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines.

David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 The viral video shows Phillips' teammates storm out of the dugout and pile on top of Woodward.

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 That’s what made his decision to storm the stage and assault comedian Chris Rock in the middle of Hollywood’s biggest night both uncharacteristic and deeply disturbing.

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 And yet Democrats didn’t storm the Capitol and smash through the windows.

Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022 Now, Mayfield is chomping at the bit for a chance to storm back and hoist the Browns into first place in the AFC North.

cleveland, 19 Dec. 2021 Once the trophy presentation was over, West Linn students were allowed to storm the court and celebrate with their classmates.

oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

storm 1 of 2

noun

ˈstȯrm

: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or sleet often with strong winds

: a serious disturbance of any element of nature

a dust storm

: a strong outburst

a storm of protest

: a violent attack on a defended position

The army took the fort by storm.

storm

2 of 2

verb

stormed; storming

: to blow hard and rain, snow, or sleet heavily

: to make a sudden mass attack against

Soldiers stormed the fort.

: to feel or express angry feelings : rage

He stormed at the long delay.

: to rush about violently or angrily

I stormed out of Mandy's room and rushed to the library …

Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted

storms 1 of 2

noun

plural of storm

as in thunderstorms

a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow) a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

thunderstorms
hurricanes
blizzards
cyclones
tempests
weathers
typhoons
squalls
rainstorms
snowstorms
windstorms
hailstorms
cloudbursts
thundershowers
ice storms
northers
sandstorms
nor'easters
rainsqualls
northeasters
southwesters
southeasters

as in rains

a heavy fall of objects police had to endure a storm of rocks and bricks hurled by the rioters

Synonyms & Similar Words

rains
barrages
floods
showers
hails
torrents
volleys
bombardments
cannonades
outbreaks
salvos
eruptions
fusillades
salvoes
spates
rushes
outbursts
gushes
broadsides

as in barrages

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once the army's spokesperson faced a storm of questions from reporters

Synonyms & Similar Words

barrages
flurries
floods
bombardments
tides
torrents
showers
hails
volleys
cannonades
salvos
drumbeats
fusillades
blitzkriegs
surges
salvoes
avalanches
inundations
blitzes
drumfires
deluges
rashes
outflows
outbursts
streams
outpourings
rivers
currents
spates
bursts
cataclysms
flood tides
overflows
cataracts
excesses
surpluses
flushes
earfuls
gushes
discharges
gluts
broadsides
oversupplies
surfeits
overages
engulfments
overabundances
overkills
overmuch
superabundances
superfluities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

drips
trickles
dribbles

as in disturbances

a state of noisy, confused activity a few minutes of calm before the storm, when the store would open its doors on the busiest day of the year

Synonyms & Similar Words

disturbances
commotions
hurricanes
stirs
turmoils
fusses
noises
squalls
rows
rackets
clatters
fun
coils
roars
furors
furores
zoos
tumults
ballyhoos
bustles
flurries
clutters
ructions
upheavals
pandemoniums
rumpuses
ruckuses
blathers
bluster
hubbubs
kerfuffles
uproars
moils
alarums and excursions
hullabaloos
shindies
whirls
ados
corroborees
pothers
welters
bothers
williwaws
bobberies
hurry-skurries
eruptions
shindys
stews
splores
hoo-hahs
hubble-bubbles
outbreaks
foofaraws
howls
hooplas
hurlies
hurly-burlies
hurry-scurries
helter-skelters
do's
outcries
cacophonies
disorders
to-dos
outbursts
hoo-has
brawls
fevers
dins
scuffles
dos
clamors
flutters
melees
frays
tizzies
frets
hue and cries
fracas
fracases
flare-ups
mêlées
hassles
dithers
lathers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

calms
tranquillities
hushes
tranquilities
quiets
rests
peaces
orders
quietudes

as in rainstorms

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity the storm caused major damage to our barn

Synonyms & Similar Words

rains
rainstorms
rainfalls
downpours
thunderstorms
cloudbursts
precipitations
deluges
weathers
showers
wets
thundershowers
downfalls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

drizzles
mists
scuds
sprinkles
spits
mizzles

as in explosions

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a storm of indignation and demands for his resignation arose when the mayor's dishonesty was exposed

Synonyms & Similar Words

explosions
outbursts
eruptions
bursts
gusts
gales
blazes
flashes
flares
spasms
rages
ebullitions
flushes
paroxysms
frenzies
agonies
tantrums
gushes
flare-ups
fits
firestorms
blowups
raptures
ecstasies
deliriums
transports
grouches
furors

as in upheavals

a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) civil wars and other storms of unrest swept through the African continent

Synonyms & Similar Words

upheavals
earthquakes
tempests
revolutions
insurrections
revolts
uprisings
convulsions
turmoils
rebellions
cataclysms
tumults
paroxysms
mutinies
eruptions
upsets
uproars
insurgencies
outbreaks
outbursts
stirs
bouleversements
squalls
seizures
commotions
overthrows
spasms
subversions
overturns
coils
furors
furores
rows
bustles
fits
ructions
routs
shindies
flare-ups
bluster
shindys
bobberies
pandemoniums
rumpuses
ruckuses
welters
williwaws
hubbubs
hullabaloos
stews
hurly-burlies
fusses
to-dos

storms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of storm

as in rages

to express one's anger usually violently the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces

Synonyms & Similar Words

rages
rampages
fumes
bristles
steams
raves
blusters
runs amok
runs amuck
frets
rants
makes a scene
foams
burns
stews
fulminates
seethes
blows up
smolders
flares (up)
takes on
carries on
smoulders
flips (out)
chafes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

soothes
checks
curbs
allays
swallows
collects
tones (down)
restrains
tempers
reins
subdues
contains
moderates
suppresses
pockets
composes
smothers
stifles
represses
chokes (back)
strangles
eases
calms
appeases
pacifies
cools
relaxes
settles
quiets
stills
hushes
quells
lets up

as in floods

to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below

Synonyms & Similar Words

rains
floods
precipitates
pours
showers
squalls
rains cats and dogs
deluges
drowns
spits
swamps
hails
inundates
engulfs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

drizzles
spits
mists
sprinkles
mizzles

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners

Synonyms & Similar Words

attacks
assaults
raids
strikes
ambushes
charges
swarms
robs
rushes
sets upon
besets
tears into
sets at
flies at
invades
rounds on
assails
bushwhacks
sets on
pitches into
sics
lights into
sicks
mobs
surprises
ravages
bombs
trashes
beats up on
barrages
turns (on)
descends (on or upon)
jumps (on)
goes at
cannonades
ambuscades
sacks
waylays
cannons
batters
besieges
nukes
flanks
blitzes
buffets
goes in (on)
forays
mugs
pounces (on or upon)
bum-rushes
plunders
bombards
harries
gangs up (on)
pillages
loots
surprizes
overruns
beleaguers
plasters
bangs away (at)
envelops
presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

shields
protects
covers
defends
guards
secures

as in steams

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined

Synonyms & Similar Words

rages
steams
burns
fumes
foams
boils
shakes
seethes
sizzles
sees red
rants
rankles
agitates
fulminates
raves
smolders
bristles
convulses
stews
enflames
inflames
smoulders
roils
frets
chafes
flares (up)

单词	storms
释义	storm 1 of 2 noun ˈstȯrm plural storms often attributive 1 a : a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning b : a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail c(1) : wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour (2) : whole gale see Beaufort Scale Table d : a serious disturbance of any element of nature 2 : a disturbed or agitated state storms of emotion : a sudden or violent commotion 3 : a heavy discharge of objects (such as missiles) 4 : a tumultuous outburst a storm of protests 5 a : paroxysm sense 2 b : a sudden heavy influx or onset c medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm 6 : a violent assault on a defended position 7 storms plural : storm window storm 2 of 2 verb stormed; storming; storms intransitive verb 1 a : to blow with violence b : to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously 2 : to attack by storm stormed ashore at zero hour 3 : to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage storming at the unusual delay 4 : to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily the mob stormed through the streets transitive verb : to attack, take, or win over by storm storm a fort Phrases by storm : by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly took the literary world by storm up a storm : in a remarkable or energetic fashion —used as an intensifier dancing up a storm Synonyms Noun squall tempest Verb bristle fume rage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The sky got dark and it looked like a storm was coming. a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Verb The mob stormed through the streets. She yelled at us and stormed off. He stormed out of the room. She stormed into the office. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun City officials said a storm packing wind gusts of 60 mph hit around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and in a news release, area service provider Mohave Electric Cooperative reported microbursts of up to 80 mph. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Still, as Russian interest in the war wanes, many simply see it as a storm to be weathered before life returns to normal, the Carnegie report found. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Many have blamed the events on the rampant and chaotic development in the city where lakes and storm water drains have been filled to make way for glitzy buildings and posh homes. Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 In 2021, when a winter storm left 40,000 residents without drinking water for weeks, the city asked the state Legislature for $47 million for emergency repairs. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Corps officials said the easements were needed as a precaution, in case a storm damaged private areas of the beach. Chris Kuo And Lauren Peace, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm named Earl became the second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season Tuesday evening, forecast to brush by Bermuda later this week. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Earl became a hurricane late Tuesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in 24 hours. Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Roughly 80 percent of ocean pollution begins inland and flows through gutters, storm drains and watersheds to the coast, city officials said. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb Their plan was to storm a dinner party attended by Britain’s leading political figures, murder the attendees and then lead a swift popular uprising to topple the government. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Trump incited a violent, deadly mob to storm the Capitol and stop the Electoral count. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 The viral video shows Phillips' teammates storm out of the dugout and pile on top of Woodward. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 That’s what made his decision to storm the stage and assault comedian Chris Rock in the middle of Hollywood’s biggest night both uncharacteristic and deeply disturbing. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 And yet Democrats didn’t storm the Capitol and smash through the windows. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022 Now, Mayfield is chomping at the bit for a chance to storm back and hoist the Browns into first place in the AFC North. cleveland, 19 Dec. 2021 Once the trophy presentation was over, West Linn students were allowed to storm the court and celebrate with their classmates. oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sturm storm, Old English styrian to stir First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing storm any port in a storm a storm in a teacup cytokine storm by storm cytokine storm syndrome geomagnetic storm ice storm get/be caught in a storm kick/whip/stir up a storm ride out the storm storm and stress storm cellar storm cloud storm drain storm petrel storm trooper take (a place) by storm storm window take (something) by storm tropical storm violent storm thyroid storm weather the storm line storm perfect storm dust storm storm door electrical storm magnetic storm the calm/lull before the storm tweet storm up a storm See More any port in a storm a storm in a teacup cytokine storm by storm cytokine storm syndrome geomagnetic storm ice storm get/be caught in a storm kick/whip/stir up a storm ride out the storm storm and stress storm cellar storm cloud storm drain storm petrel storm trooper take (a place) by storm storm window take (something) by storm tropical storm violent storm thyroid storm weather the storm line storm perfect storm dust storm storm door electrical storm magnetic storm the calm/lull before the storm tweet storm up a storm See More Kids Definition storm 1 of 2 noun ˈstȯrm 1 : a heavy fall of rain, snow, or sleet often with strong winds 2 : a serious disturbance of any element of nature a dust storm 3 : a strong outburst a storm of protest 4 : a violent attack on a defended position The army took the fort by storm. storm 2 of 2 verb stormed; storming 1 : to blow hard and rain, snow, or sleet heavily 2 : to make a sudden mass attack against Soldiers stormed the fort. 3 : to feel or express angry feelings : rage He stormed at the long delay. 4 : to rush about violently or angrily I stormed out of Mandy's room and rushed to the library … Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted Medical Definition storm noun ˈstȯ(ə)rm : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm storms 1 of 2 noun plural of storm 1 as in thunderstorms a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow) a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thunderstorms hurricanes blizzards cyclones tempests weathers typhoons squalls rainstorms snowstorms windstorms hailstorms cloudbursts thundershowers ice storms northers sandstorms nor'easters rainsqualls northeasters southwesters southeasters 2 as in rains a heavy fall of objects police had to endure a storm of rocks and bricks hurled by the rioters Synonyms & Similar Words rains barrages floods showers hails torrents volleys bombardments cannonades outbreaks salvos eruptions fusillades salvoes spates rushes outbursts gushes broadsides 3 as in barrages a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once the army's spokesperson faced a storm of questions from reporters Synonyms & Similar Words barrages flurries floods bombardments tides torrents showers hails volleys cannonades salvos drumbeats fusillades blitzkriegs surges salvoes avalanches inundations blitzes drumfires deluges rashes outflows outbursts streams outpourings rivers currents spates bursts cataclysms flood tides overflows cataracts excesses surpluses flushes earfuls gushes discharges gluts broadsides oversupplies surfeits overages engulfments overabundances overkills overmuch superabundances superfluities Antonyms & Near Antonyms drips trickles dribbles 4 as in disturbances a state of noisy, confused activity a few minutes of calm before the storm, when the store would open its doors on the busiest day of the year Synonyms & Similar Words disturbances commotions hurricanes stirs turmoils fusses noises squalls rows rackets clatters fun coils roars furors furores zoos tumults ballyhoos bustles flurries clutters ructions upheavals pandemoniums rumpuses ruckuses blathers bluster hubbubs kerfuffles uproars moils alarums and excursions hullabaloos shindies whirls ados corroborees pothers welters bothers williwaws bobberies hurry-skurries eruptions shindys stews splores hoo-hahs hubble-bubbles outbreaks foofaraws howls hooplas hurlies hurly-burlies hurry-scurries helter-skelters do's outcries cacophonies disorders to-dos outbursts hoo-has brawls fevers dins scuffles dos clamors flutters melees frays tizzies frets hue and cries fracas fracases flare-ups mêlées hassles dithers lathers Antonyms & Near Antonyms calms tranquillities hushes tranquilities quiets rests peaces orders quietudes See More 5 as in rainstorms a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity the storm caused major damage to our barn Synonyms & Similar Words rains rainstorms rainfalls downpours thunderstorms cloudbursts precipitations deluges weathers showers wets thundershowers downfalls Antonyms & Near Antonyms drizzles mists scuds sprinkles spits mizzles 6 as in explosions a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a storm of indignation and demands for his resignation arose when the mayor's dishonesty was exposed Synonyms & Similar Words explosions outbursts eruptions bursts gusts gales blazes flashes flares spasms rages ebullitions flushes paroxysms frenzies agonies tantrums gushes flare-ups fits firestorms blowups raptures ecstasies deliriums transports grouches furors 7 as in upheavals a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) civil wars and other storms of unrest swept through the African continent Synonyms & Similar Words upheavals earthquakes tempests revolutions insurrections revolts uprisings convulsions turmoils rebellions cataclysms tumults paroxysms mutinies eruptions upsets uproars insurgencies outbreaks outbursts stirs bouleversements squalls seizures commotions overthrows spasms subversions overturns coils furors furores rows bustles fits ructions routs shindies flare-ups bluster shindys bobberies pandemoniums rumpuses ruckuses welters williwaws hubbubs hullabaloos stews hurly-burlies fusses to-dos storms 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of storm 1 as in rages to express one's anger usually violently the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces Synonyms & Similar Words rages rampages fumes bristles steams raves blusters runs amok runs amuck frets rants makes a scene foams burns stews fulminates seethes blows up smolders flares (up) takes on carries on smoulders flips (out) chafes Antonyms & Near Antonyms soothes checks curbs allays swallows collects tones (down) restrains tempers reins subdues contains moderates suppresses pockets composes smothers stifles represses chokes (back) strangles eases calms appeases pacifies cools relaxes settles quiets stills hushes quells lets up See More 2 as in floods to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below Synonyms & Similar Words rains floods precipitates pours showers squalls rains cats and dogs deluges drowns spits swamps hails inundates engulfs Antonyms & Near Antonyms drizzles spits mists sprinkles mizzles 3 as in attacks to take sudden, violent action against the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners Synonyms & Similar Words attacks assaults raids strikes ambushes charges swarms robs rushes sets upon besets tears into sets at flies at invades rounds on assails bushwhacks sets on pitches into sics lights into sicks mobs surprises ravages bombs trashes beats up on barrages turns (on) descends (on or upon) jumps (on) goes at cannonades ambuscades sacks waylays cannons batters besieges nukes flanks blitzes buffets goes in (on) forays mugs pounces (on or upon) bum-rushes plunders bombards harries gangs up (on) pillages loots surprizes overruns beleaguers plasters bangs away (at) envelops presses Antonyms & Near Antonyms shields protects covers defends guards secures 4 as in steams to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined Synonyms & Similar Words rages steams burns fumes foams boils shakes seethes sizzles sees red rants rankles agitates fulminates raves smolders bristles convulses stews enflames inflames smoulders roils frets chafes flares (up)
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