hurricane

• Tempestade tropical intensa, com ventos muito fortes e chuvas torrenciais, que se forma geralmente sobre águas oceânicas quentes. No Brasil, é usada para designar esses fenômenos, especialmente os que atingem o Atlântico Norte e o Caribe.

A large, powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

1. Tropical cycloneB1formalscientific

   A large, powerful storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

   Furacão

   • The hurricane caused widespread damage along the coast.
   • Meteorologists are tracking the hurricane's path.
   • Residents were evacuated before the hurricane made landfall.

   Sinônimoscyclonetyphoon

2. Something destructive or chaoticB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that is extremely violent, chaotic, or overwhelming.

   Furacão

   • The political scandal was a hurricane of accusations and denials.
   • Her emotions were a hurricane after hearing the news.
   • The stock market experienced a hurricane of selling activity.

   Sinônimoschaosmaelstromstormtempestturmoilupheavalwhirlwind

   Antônimoscalmorderpeaceserenitytranquility