storm

²storm

verb

Definition of STORM

intransitive verb

1

a : to blow with violence b : to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously

2

: to attack by storm <stormed ashore at zero hour>

3

: to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage <storming at the unusual delay>

4

: to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily <the mob stormed through the streets>

transitive verb

: to attack, take, or win over by storm <storm a fort>

Examples of STORM

1. The mob stormed through the streets.
2. She yelled at us and stormed off.
3. He stormed out of the room.
4. She stormed into the office.

First Known Use of STORM

15th century

Related to STORM

Synonyms: bristle, fume, rage

Related Words: blow up, flare (up), flip (out) [slang]; bluster, carry on, fulminate, rampage, rant, rave, take on; burn, foam, seethe, smolder (or smoulder), steam; chafe, fret, stew

Near Antonyms: allay, appease, pacify, soothe; check, choke (back), collect, compose, contain, curb, pocket, rein, repress, restrain, smother, stifle, strangle, subdue, suppress, swallow; moderate, temper, tone (down); ease, let up, relax; calm, cool, hush, quell, quiet, settle, still

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