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(stɔːʳm)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense storms, present participle storming, past tense, past participle stormed
1. countable noun
A storm is very bad weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and often thunder and lightning.
...the violent storms which whipped America's East Coast.
Synonyms: tempest [literary], blast, hurricane, gale More Synonyms of storm
2. countable noun
If something causes a storm, it causes an angry or excited reaction from a large number of people.
The photos caused a storm when they were first published.
The announcement provoked an immediate storm of protest.
...the storm of publicity that Richard's book had generated. [+ of]
Synonyms: outburst, row, stir, outcry More Synonyms of storm
3. countable noun [usually singular]
A storm of applause or other noise is a sudden loud amount of it made by an audience or other group of people in reaction to something.
His speech was greeted with a storm of applause. [+ of]
The medals ceremony caused a storm of booing.
Synonyms: roar, thunder, clamour, din More Synonyms of storm
4. verb
If you storm into or out of a place, you enter or leave it quickly and noisily, because you are angry.
After a bit of an argument, he stormed out. [VERB adverb/preposition]
He stormed into an office, demanding to know where the head of department was. [VERB adverb/preposition]
Synonyms: rush, stamp, flounce, fly More Synonyms of storm
5. verb
If you storm, you say something in a very loud voice, because you are extremely angry.
[written] 'It's a fiasco,' he stormed. [VERB with quote]
Synonyms: rage, fume, rant, complain More Synonyms of storm
6. verb
If a place that is being defended is stormed, a group of people attack it, usually in order to get inside it.
Government buildings have been stormed and looted. [be VERB-ed]
The refugees decided to storm the embassy. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: attack, charge, rush, assault More Synonyms of storm
storming uncountable noun
...the storming of the Bastille. [+ of]
7. See also firestorm
8.
See take sth by storm
9.
See to weather the storm
10. the eye of the storm
11. a storm in a teacup
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storm in British English
(stɔːm)
noun
1.
a.
a violent weather condition of strong winds, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, blowing sand, snow, etc
b.
(as modifier)
storm signal
storm sail
c.
(in combination)
stormproof
2. meteorology
a violent gale of force 10 on the Beaufort scale reaching speeds of 55 to 63 mph
3.
a strong or violent reaction
a storm of protest
4.
a direct assault on a stronghold
5.
a heavy discharge or rain, as of bullets or missiles
6. short for storm window (sense 1)
7. storm in a teacup
8. take by storm
verb
9.
to attack or capture (something) suddenly and violently
10. (intransitive)
to be vociferously angry
11. (intransitive)
to move or rush violently or angrily
12. (intr; with it as subject)
to rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
Derived forms
stormlike (ˈstormˌlike) adjective
Word origin
Old English, related to Old Norse stormr, German Sturm; see stir1storm in American English
(stɔrm)
noun
1.
an atmospheric disturbance characterized by a strong wind, usually accompanied by rain, snow, sleet, or hail, and, often, thunder and lightning
2.
any heavy fall of snow, rain, or hail
3.
anything resembling a storm
; specif.,a.
a heavy shower or volley of things
a storm of bullets
b.
a strong outburst of emotion, passion, excitement, etc.
c.
a strong disturbance or upheaval of a political or social nature
4.
a sudden, strong attack on a fortified place: now mainly in the phrase take by storm, to conquer, overwhelm, or win over suddenly and forcefully
5. Meteorology
a wind whose speed is 64 to 72 miles per hour
verb intransitive
6.
to be stormy; blow violently, rain, snow, etc.
7.
to be violently angry; rage; rant
8.
to rush or move violently and tumultuously
to storm into a room
verb transitive
9.
to attack or direct something at (someone) in a vigorous or angry outburst
to storm a speaker with questions
10.
to capture or attempt to capture (a fortified place) with a sudden, strong attack
SIMILAR WORDS: atˈtack
Word origin
ME < OE, akin to Ger sturm < IE base *(s)twer-, to whirl, move or turn quickly > stir1, L turbare, to agitateMore idioms containingstorm
in the eye of the storm
the calm before the storm
a port in a storm
a storm in a teacup
take somewhere by storm
weather the storm
COBUILD Collocationsstorm
ferocious storm
fierce storm
winter storm
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Examples of 'storm' in a sentencestorm
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Weather phenomenaIn other languagesstorm
British English: storm /stɔːm/ NOUN
A storm is very bad weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and often thunder and lightning.
...the violent storms along the East Coast.
- American English: storm
- Arabic: عاصِفَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: tempestade
- Chinese: 风暴
- Croatian: oluja
- Czech: bouře
- Danish: storm
- Dutch: storm
- European Spanish: tormenta
- Finnish: myrsky
- French: tempête
- German: Sturm
- Greek: καταιγίδα
- Italian: tempesta
- Japanese: 嵐
- Korean: 폭풍
- Norwegian: storm
- Polish: burza
- European Portuguese: tempestade
- Romanian: furtună
- Russian: буря
- Latin American Spanish: tormenta
- Swedish: storm
- Thai: พายุ
- Turkish: fırtına
- Ukrainian: буря
- Vietnamese: cơn bão
British English: storm VERB
If you storm into or out of a place, you enter or leave it quickly and noisily, because you are angry.
After a bit of an argument, he stormed out.
- American English: storm
- Brazilian Portuguese: enfurecer-se
- Chinese: 气冲冲地走
- European Spanish: irrumpir {or} salir atropelladamente
- French: aller en trombe
- German: stürmen
- Italian: andare come una furia
- Japanese: >入る/出る怒ってどたばたと
- Korean: 뛰어 들어오다
- European Portuguese: enfurecer-se
- Latin American Spanish: irrumpir {or} salir atropelladamente
All related terms of 'storm'
Chinese translation of 'storm'
storm
(stɔːm)
n (c)
-
暴风(風)雨
(bàofēngyǔ) (场(場), chǎng) - [of criticism, protest]
爆发(發)
(bàofā)
vi
- to storm in/out
猛冲(衝)而入/出
(měngchōng' érrù/chū)
vt
- (= attack) [place]
猛攻
(měnggōng)to take sth by storm轰(轟)动(動)
(hōngdòng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a violent weather condition of strong winds, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, etc.
the violent storms which whipped America's East Coast
Synonyms
tempest (literary)
torrential rain and howling tempest
blast
Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains.
hurricane
Homes have been destroyed in the hurricane's destructive path.
gale
forecasts of fierce gales over the next few days
tornado
The tornado tossed homes around like litter.
cyclone
The cyclone brought down power and phone lines.
blizzard
The blizzard has not just affected the Midlands.
whirlwind
They scattered like leaves in a whirlwind.
gust
A gust of laughter greeted him as he walked into the room.
squall
The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.
2 (noun)
Definition
a violent disturbance or quarrel
The photos caused a storm when they were first published.
Synonyms
outburst
an outburst of anger
row
‘Whatever is that row?’ she demanded.
stir
His film has caused a stir in America.
outcry
She was later reinstated in her job after a public outcry.
furore
an international furore over the plan
violence
anger
He cried with anger and frustration.
passion
Sam flew into a passion at the suggestion.
a crime of passion
outbreak
an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youths
This outbreak of flu is no worse than normal.
turmoil
a year of political turmoil
disturbance
During the disturbance, three men were hurt.
strife
clamour
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
commotion
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
rumpus
He had left before the rumpus started.
tumult
Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts.
hubbub
the hubbub over the election
3 (noun)
His speech was greeted with a storm of applause.
Synonyms
roar
the roar of traffic
thunder
clamour
din
They tried to make themselves heard over the din of the crowd.
4 (noun)
the storm of the Bastille
Synonyms
attack
a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets
rush
Throw something noisy and feign a rush at him.
assault
The rebels are poised for a new assault.
offensive
The armed forces have launched an offensive to recapture lost ground.
blitz
Security forces are active since the bombing blitz last month.
onset
onslaught
a military onslaught against the rebels
blitzkrieg
5 (noun)
Definition
a heavy discharge of bullets or missiles
a storm of missiles
Synonyms
barrage
a barrage of angry questions from the floor
volley
It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire.
salvo
His testimony was only one in a salvo of new attacks.
rain
A rain of stones descended on the police.
shower
a shower of meteorites
spray
discharge
Where firearms are kept at home, the risk of accidental discharge is high.
fusillade
Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets.
1 (verb)
Definition
to move or rush violently or angrily
After a bit of an argument, he stormed out.
Synonyms
rush
Someone inside the building rushed out.
stamp
She stamped her feet on the pavement to keep out the cold.
flounce
She flounced out of my room in a huff.
fly
I flew downstairs.
stalk
If his patience is tried at meetings he has been known to stalk out.
stomp (informal)
2 (verb)
Definition
to shout angrily
‘It's a fiasco,’ he stormed.
Synonyms
rage
He raged at me for being late.
fume
I fumed when the board turned down my proposal.
rant
I don't rant and rave or throw tea cups.
complain
thunder
rave
She cried and raved for weeks.
scold
bluster
go ballistic (slang)
fly off the handle (informal)
My old manager flew off the handle at the slightest thing.
wig out (slang)
3 (verb)
Definition
to attack or capture (a place) suddenly and violently
The refugees decided to storm the embassy.
Synonyms
attack
The infantry's aim was to slow attacking forces.
charge
Our general ordered us to charge the enemy.
rush
They rushed the entrance.
assault
They would be compelled to assault the capital from the south.
beset
assail
He was assailed by a young man.
take by storm
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
Synonyms
turmoil,
worry,
trouble,
upset,
alarm,
confusion,
excitement,
disturbance,
distraction,
upheaval,
stimulation,
flurry,
outcry,
clamour,
arousal,
ferment,
disquiet,
commotion,
fluster,
lather (informal),
incitement,
tumult,
discomposure,
tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal)
in the sense of anger
Definition
a feeling of extreme annoyance or displeasure
He cried with anger and frustration.
Synonyms
rage,
passion,
outrage,
temper,
fury,
resentment,
irritation,
wrath,
indignation,
annoyance,
agitation,
ire,
antagonism,
displeasure,
exasperation,
irritability,
spleen,
pique,
ill temper,
vehemence,
vexation,
high dudgeon,
ill humour,
choler,
be on your back (slang)
in the sense of assail
Definition
to attack violently
He was assailed by a young man.
Synonyms
attack,
charge,
assault,
invade,
set about,
beset,
fall upon,
set upon,
lay into (informal),
maltreat,
belabourSynonyms of 'storm'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of assault
Definition
a violent attack, either physical or verbal
The rebels are poised for a new assault.
Synonyms
attack,
campaign,
strike,
rush,
storm,
storming,
raid,
invasion,
charge,
offensive,
onset,
onslaught,
foray,
incursion,
act of aggression,
inroadin the sense of assault
Definition
to attack violently
They would be compelled to assault the capital from the south.
Synonyms
attack,
charge,
storm,
invade,
fall on,
strike at,
swoop on,
assailin the sense of blast
Definition
a sudden strong gust of wind or air
Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains.
Synonyms
gust,
rush,
storm,
breeze,
puff,
gale,
flurry,
tempest (literary),
squall,
strong breeze
in the sense of blitz
Definition
a violent and sustained attack by enemy aircraft
Security forces are active since the bombing blitz last month.
Synonyms
attack,
strike,
assault,
raid,
offensive,
onslaught,
bombardment,
bombing campaign,
blitzkrieg
in the sense of blizzard
Definition
a blinding storm of wind and snow
The blizzard has not just affected the Midlands.
Synonyms
snowstorm,
storm,
tempestin the sense of bluster
Synonyms
roar,
storm,
bully,
rant,
hector,
bulldoze (informal),
roister,
domineerin the sense of charge
Definition
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon
Our general ordered us to charge the enemy.
Synonyms
attack,
assault,
assailin the sense of clamour
Definition
a loud and persistent noise or outcry
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
Synonyms
noise,
shouting,
racket,
outcry,
din,
uproar,
agitation,
blare,
commotion,
babel,
hubbub,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
vociferation,
shoutin the sense of commotion
Definition
noisy disturbance
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
Synonyms
disturbance,
to-do,
riot,
disorder,
excitement,
fuss,
turmoil,
racket,
upheaval,
bustle,
furore,
outcry,
uproar,
ferment,
agitation,
ado,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
hurly-burly,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
ballyhoo (informal),
hue and cry,
perturbation
in the sense of cyclone
Definition
a violent tropical storm
The cyclone brought down power and phone lines.
Synonyms
typhoon,
hurricane,
tornado,
whirlwind,
tempest (literary),
twister (US, informal),
stormAdditional synonyms
in the sense of din
Definition
a loud unpleasant confused noise
They tried to make themselves heard over the din of the crowd.
Synonyms
noise,
row,
racket,
crash,
clash,
shout,
outcry,
clamour,
clatter,
uproar,
commotion,
pandemonium,
babel,
hubbub,
hullabaloo,
clangour
in the sense of discharge
Where firearms are kept at home, the risk of accidental discharge is high.
Synonyms
firing,
report,
shot,
blast,
burst,
explosion,
discharging,
volley,
salvo,
detonation,
fusilladein the sense of disturbance
Definition
an unruly outburst in public
During the disturbance, three men were hurt.
Synonyms
disorder,
bother (informal),
turmoil,
riot,
upheaval,
fray,
brawl,
uproar,
agitation,
fracas,
commotion,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
shindig (informal),
ruction (informal),
ruckus (informal),
shindy (informal)
in the sense of flounce
Definition
to move or go with emphatic movements
She flounced out of my room in a huff.
Synonyms
bounce,
storm,
stamp,
go quickly,
throw,
spring,
toss,
fling,
jerkin the sense of fly
Definition
to move very quickly or suddenly
I flew downstairs.
Synonyms
rush,
race,
shoot,
career,
speed,
tear,
dash,
hurry,
barrel (along) (informal),
sprint,
bolt,
dart,
zoom,
hare (British, informal),
hasten,
whizz (informal),
scoot,
scamper,
burn rubber (informal),
be off like a shot (informal)
in the sense of fly off the handle
Definition
to become suddenly extremely angry
My old manager flew off the handle at the slightest thing.
Synonyms
lose your temper,
explode,
lose it (informal),
lose the plot (informal),
let fly (informal),
go ballistic (slang),
fly into a rage,
have a tantrum,
wig out (slang),
lose your cool (slang),
blow your top,
flip your lid (slang),
hit or go through the roof (informal)
in the sense of fume
Definition
to be overcome with anger or fury
I fumed when the board turned down my proposal.
Synonyms
rage,
boil,
seethe,
see red (informal),
storm,
rave,
rant,
smoulder,
crack up (informal),
go ballistic (slang),
champ at the bit (informal),
blow a fuse (slang),
fly off the handle (informal),
get hot under the collar (informal),
go off the deep end (informal),
wig out (slang),
go up the wall (slang),
get steamed up about (slang)
in the sense of furore
Definition
a very angry or excited reaction by people to something
an international furore over the plan
Synonyms
commotion,
to-do,
stir,
excitement,
fury,
disturbance,
flap (informal),
outburst,
frenzy,
outcry,
uproar,
brouhaha,
hullabalooin the sense of fusillade
Definition
a sudden outburst of criticism, questions, etc.
Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets.
Synonyms
barrage,
fire,
burst,
hail,
volley,
outburst,
salvo,
broadsidein the sense of gale
Definition
a strong wind, specifically one of force 8 on the Beaufort scale
forecasts of fierce gales over the next few days
Synonyms
storm,
hurricane,
tornado,
cyclone,
whirlwind,
blast,
gust,
typhoon,
tempest (literary),
squallAdditional synonyms
in the sense of gust
Definition
a sudden surge of strong feeling
A gust of laughter greeted him as he walked into the room.
Synonyms
surge,
fit,
storm,
burst,
explosion,
gale (informal),
outburst,
eruption,
paroxysmin the sense of hubbub
Definition
great confusion or excitement
the hubbub over the election
Synonyms
hue and cry,
confusion,
disturbance,
riot,
disorder,
clamour,
rumpus,
bedlam,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
ruckus (informal)
in the sense of hurricane
Definition
a severe, often destructive storm, esp. a tropical cyclone
Homes have been destroyed in the hurricane's destructive path.
Synonyms
storm,
gale,
tornado,
cyclone,
typhoon,
tempest (literary),
twister (US, informal),
windstorm,
willy-willy (Australian)
in the sense of offensive
Definition
an attack or hostile action
The armed forces have launched an offensive to recapture lost ground.
Synonyms
attack,
charge,
campaign,
strike,
push (informal),
rush,
assault,
raid,
drive,
invasion,
onslaught,
foray,
incursionin the sense of onslaught
Definition
a violent attack
a military onslaught against the rebels
Synonyms
attack,
charge,
campaign,
strike,
rush,
assault,
raid,
invasion,
offensive,
blitz,
onset,
foray,
incursion,
onrush,
inroadin the sense of outbreak
Definition
a sudden occurrence of disease or war
an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youthsThis outbreak of flu is no worse than normal.
Synonyms
eruption,
burst,
explosion,
epidemic,
rash,
outburst,
flare-up,
flash,
spasm,
upsurgein the sense of outcry
Definition
a widespread or vehement protest
She was later reinstated in her job after a public outcry.
Synonyms
protest,
complaint,
objection,
cry,
dissent,
outburst,
disapproval,
clamour,
uproar,
commotion,
protestation,
exclamation,
formal complaint,
hue and cry,
hullaballoo,
demurral
in the sense of passion
Sam flew into a passion at the suggestion.a crime of passion
Synonyms
rage,
fit,
storm,
anger,
fury,
resentment,
outburst,
frenzy,
wrath,
indignation,
flare-up (informal),
ire,
vehemence,
paroxysmin the sense of rain
Definition
a large quantity of anything falling rapidly
A rain of stones descended on the police.
Synonyms
shower,
flood,
stream,
hail,
volley,
spate,
torrent,
delugein the sense of rant
Definition
to talk in a loud and excited way
I don't rant and rave or throw tea cups.
Synonyms
shout,
roar,
yell,
rave,
bellow,
cry,
spout (informal),
bluster,
declaim,
vociferate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of rave
Definition
to talk in a wild or incoherent manner
She cried and raved for weeks.
Synonyms
rant,
rage,
roar,
thunder,
fume,
go mad (informal),
babble,
splutter,
storm,
be delirious,
talk wildly
in the sense of row
Definition
a noisy disturbance
‘Whatever is that row?’ she demanded.
Synonyms
disturbance,
noise,
racket,
uproar,
commotion,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbubin the sense of rumpus
Definition
a noisy or confused commotion
He had left before the rumpus started.
Synonyms
commotion,
row,
noise,
confusion,
fuss,
disturbance,
disruption,
furore,
uproar,
tumult,
brouhaha,
shindig (informal),
hue and cry,
kerfuffle (informal),
shindy (informal)
in the sense of salvo
Definition
a simultaneous discharge of guns in battle or on a ceremonial occasion
His testimony was only one in a salvo of new attacks.
Synonyms
barrage,
storm,
bombardment,
strafe,
cannonadein the sense of shower
Definition
a sudden fall of many small light objects
a shower of meteorites
Synonyms
storm,
rain,
volley,
barrage,
stream,
torrent,
fusilladein the sense of squall
Definition
to cry noisily
The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.
Synonyms
storm,
gale,
flurry,
blow,
rush,
blast,
breeze,
puff,
gustin the sense of stalk
Definition
to walk in an angry, arrogant, or stiff way
If his patience is tried at meetings he has been known to stalk out.
Synonyms
march,
pace,
stride,
strut,
flouncein the sense of stamp
Definition
to walk with heavy or noisy footsteps
She stamped her feet on the pavement to keep out the cold.
Synonyms
stomp (informal),
stump,
clump,
tramp,
clomp
in the sense of stir
Definition
a strong reaction, usually of excitement
His film has caused a stir in America.
Synonyms
commotion,
to-do,
excitement,
sensation,
activity,
movement,
disorder,
fuss,
disturbance,
bustle,
flurry,
uproar,
ferment,
agitation,
ado,
tumultin the sense of tornado
Definition
a rapidly whirling column of air, usually characterized by a dark funnel-shaped cloud causing damage along its path
The tornado tossed homes around like litter.
Synonyms
whirlwind,
storm,
hurricane,
gale,
cyclone,
typhoon,
tempest (literary),
squall,
twister (US, informal),
windstorm
Additional synonyms
in the sense of tumult
Definition
a loud confused noise, such as one produced by a crowd
Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts.
Synonyms
clamour,
row,
outbreak,
racket,
din,
uproar,
fracas,
commotion,
pandemonium,
babel,
hubbub,
hullabalooin the sense of turmoil
Definition
disorder, agitation, or confusion
a year of political turmoil
Synonyms
confusion,
trouble,
violence,
row,
noise,
stir,
disorder,
chaos,
disturbance,
upheaval,
bustle,
flurry,
strife,
disarray,
uproar,
turbulence,
ferment,
agitation,
commotion,
pandemonium,
bedlam,
tumult,
hubbub,
brouhaha
in the sense of volley
Definition
the simultaneous firing of several weapons
It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire.
Synonyms
barrage,
blast,
burst,
explosion,
shower,
hail,
discharge,
bombardment,
salvo,
fusillade,
cannonadein the sense of whirlwind
Definition
a column of air whirling violently upwards in a spiral
They scattered like leaves in a whirlwind.
Synonyms
tornado,
hurricane,
cyclone,
typhoon,
twister (US),
dust devil,
waterspout