storm

//stɔːrm//
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Noun

stormSingular
stormsPlural
1

A violent weather disturbance with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

The storm caused heavy damage to the town.

2

A sudden, violent outburst or disturbance of emotion, activity, or controversy.

His resignation caused a storm of controversy.

3

A violent military assault on a fortified position.

The troops prepared for the storm of the enemy fortress.

Antonym

Verb

stormPresent tense
stormedPast tense
stormedPast participle
stormingPresent participle
stormsThird-person singular
1

To move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction.

She stormed out of the room without saying a word.

2

To attack or capture a place by force.

The soldiers stormed the castle at dawn.

3

To shout angrily; to rage.

He stormed at his employees for being late.

Synonym

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