storm

storm · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with wind, rain, thunder, etc.

  2. 2.

    A violent outburst of feeling.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To move angrily; to attack suddenly.

Forms

plural: storms

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    weather the storm — To survive a difficult situation.
  • •
    take by storm — To captivate or conquer.

Related words

Antonyms: calm
See also: hurricane, thunder, weather
Synonyms: gale, hurricane, tempest

Etymology

From Old English storm ("storm, tempest").