1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning. 2. A wind with a speed from 64 to 73 miles (from 103 to 117 kilometers) per hour, according to the Beaufort scale. Also called violent storm. 3. A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles. 4. A strong or violent outburst, as of emotion or excitement: a storm of tears.5. A violent disturbance or upheaval, as in political, social, or domestic affairs: a storm of protest.6. A violent, sudden attack on a fortified place. 7. A storm window.
VERB:
Inflected forms: stormed, storm·ing, storms
INTRANSITIVE VERB:
1a. To blow forcefully. b. To precipitate rain, snow, hail, or sleet. 2. To be extremely angry; rant and rage. 3. To move or rush tumultuously, violently, or angrily: stormed into the room.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See synonyms at attack.
IDIOM:
take by storm To captivate completely: a new play that took New York City by storm.
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