noun

storm

storm, tempest, outburst

A big storm is coming.

A big storm is coming.

There was a storm of protest.

There was a storm of protest.

((a/the)) storm a period of very bad weather The storm damaged many houses.

((a)) storm of ((sth.)) a sudden, strong expression of feeling The decision caused a storm of anger.

Synonyms: tempest, gale, hurricane; Antonyms: calm

From Proto-Germanic '*sturmaz', related to the word 'stir'.

Think of the wind 'stirring' up trouble, which creates a storm.

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