Storm — synonyms, definition

1. storm (Noun)

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storm (Noun) — A violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning.

storm (Noun) — A violent commotion or disturbance. ex. "the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away"

storm (Noun) — A direct and violent assault on a stronghold.

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2. storm (Verb)

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storm (Verb) — Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger.

storm (Verb) — Take by force. ex. "Storm the fort"

storm (Verb) — Rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning. ex. "If it storms, we'll need shelter"

storm (Verb) — Blow hard. ex. "It was storming all night"

storm (Verb) — Attack by storm; attack suddenly.

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