storm
/stˈɔɹm/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
- a violent commotion or disturbance
“the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away” - a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
verb
- behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
- take by force
“Storm the fort” - rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
“If it storms, we'll need shelter” - blow hard
“It was storming all night” - attack by storm; attack suddenly
Synonyms for storm
Words that rhyme with storm
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