Storm

German Meaning

Sturm

Gewitter

Unwetter

Wetter

Orkan

Flut

Aufruhr

stürmen

erstürmen

bestürmen

toben

wüten

anstürmen

brausen

English Meaning

  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.
  8. To blow forcefully.
  9. To precipitate rain, snow, hail, or sleet.
  10. To be extremely angry; rant and rage.
  11. To move or rush tumultuously, violently, or angrily: stormed into the room.
  12. To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See Synonyms at attack.
  13. take by storm To captivate completely: a new play that took New York City by storm.

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