storm

• Ein starkes atmosphärisches Unwetter mit heftigem Wind, oft begleitet von Regen, Donner, Blitz oder Schnee. Bezeichnet auch einen heftigen Ausbruch von Gefühlen oder Ereignissen.

A noun referring to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

1. Weather eventA2formal

   A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

   Sturm

   • The storm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood.
   • We stayed indoors during the heavy storm.
   • The weather forecast warned of an approaching storm.

   Synonymeblizzardcyclonegalehurricanesqualltempestthunderstormtyphoon

2. Outburst or uproarB2informal

   A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

   Sturm

   • His comments caused a storm of protest.
   • She faced a storm of criticism after the interview.
   • The announcement created a storm of excitement among fans.

   Synonymecommotioneruptionexplosionfurorfuroreoutbreakoutburstoutcrytumultuproar

   Antonymecalmpeacetranquility

• Verb, das eine Handlung mit Kraft oder Wut bezeichnet, oder einen Ort plötzlich und aggressiv angreifen oder einnehmen. Es kann auch heftig toben oder wüten, wie ein Sturm.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving forcefully or angrily, or to attack or capture a place by sudden and violent action.

1. Move angrily or forcefullyB2informal

   To move or act in a forceful, angry, or violent manner.

   Wütend stürmen

   • He stormed out of the room after the argument.
   • She stormed into the office demanding an explanation.
   • The crowd stormed the gates in protest.

   Synonymechargerageroarrushstalkstompthunder

2. B2formal

   To attack or capture a place by force, especially in a military context.

   erstürmen

   • The soldiers stormed the enemy fortress at dawn.
   • Police stormed the building to rescue the hostages.
   • The rebels stormed the capital city.

   Synonymeassaultattackbesiegecapturechargeoverrunraidrushseizetake

   Antonymedefendretreatsurrender