storm

/stˈɔrm/

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Noun
a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
Noun
a violent commotion or disturbance; "the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away"; "it was only a tempest in a teapot"
Noun
a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
Verb
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Verb
take by force; "Storm the fort"
Verb
rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning; "If it storms, we''ll need shelter"
Verb
blow hard; "It was storming all night"
Verb
attack by storm; attack suddenly