Synonyms of tempest

tempest

noun

1

as in storm

a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow)

the sudden summertime tempest drove us off the golf course and into the clubhouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• storm
• squall
• blizzard
• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• cyclone
• windstorm
• typhoon
• rainstorm
• snowstorm
• hailstorm
• cloudburst
• weather
• northeaster
• ice storm
• thundershower
• southeaster
• sandstorm
• norther
• southwester
• rainsquall
• nor'easter

2

as in upheaval

a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)

the town council handled the tempest over cuts to the school budget as well as could be expected

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upheaval
• unrest
• storm
• revolution
• earthquake
• insurrection
• tumult
• revolt
• turmoil
• convulsion
• uprising
• uproar
• paroxysm
• rebellion
• mutiny
• cataclysm
• stir
• eruption
• insurgency
• upset
• commotion
• outburst
• overthrow
• squall
• subversion
• outbreak
• bouleversement
• spasm
• seizure
• trembling
• overturn
• quaking
• fit
• furore
• coil
• furor
• ruckus
• hubbub
• pandemonium
• hullabaloo
• rumpus
• shaking
• bustle
• row
• rocking
• ruction
• bluster
• welter
• rout
• shindy
• stew
• hurly-burly
• fuss
• flare-up
• bobbery
• williwaw
• to-do