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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 › englishSTORMED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STORMED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of storm 2. to attack a place or building by entering suddenly…. Learn more.

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     STORMED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of storm...

   • Znaczenie Stormed, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     STORMED definicja: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Storm Window

     storm window definition: 1. an extra window that is put on...

   • Storm Trooper

     STORM TROOPER definition: 1. a soldier in the private army...

   • Stormily

     STORMILY definition: 1. angrily 2. angrily. Learn more.

   • Storm-Force

     storm-force definition: 1. storm-force winds are very...

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

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   noun. ˈstȯrm. plural storms. often attributive. Synonyms of storm. 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)

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › stormedStormed - definition of stormed by The Free Dictionary

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   Stormed is the past tense of storm, which means to blow with strong winds and rain, or to attack or assault something. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of stormed from various dictionaries.

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

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   to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers: The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. storm verb (EMOTIONAL REACTION)

6. www.yourdictionary.com › stormedStormed Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Verb. Filter. verb. Simple past tense and past participle of storm. Wiktionary. Synonyms: aggressed. beset. assaulted. assailed. struck. attacked. mizzled. spit. pattered. rained. roared. poured. drizzled. dropped. howled. Stormed Sentence Examples. Rhyn stormed out of the bed and breakfast. She turned and stormed away.

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

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   storm in American English. (stɔrm) noun. 1. a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust. 2.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › stormSTORM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust. Synonyms: blizzard, wind, squall, cyclone, tornado, tempest, hurricane, gale.