storm

• Substantivo que designa uma forte perturbação da atmosfera, com ventos intensos, chuva, trovões, relâmpagos ou neve. Também pode se referir a uma tempestade em sentido figurado, como uma grande agitação ou conflito.

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.

   Tempestade

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

   Sinônimosblizzardcyclonegalehurricanesqualltempestthunderstormtyphoon

2. Outburst or uproarB2informal

   A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

   Tempestade

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommotioneruptionexplosionfurorfuroreoutbreakoutburstoutcrytumultuproar

   Antônimoscalmpeacetranquility

• Verbo usado para indicar agir com força ou fúria, ou atacar e invadir um lugar de forma repentina e agressiva.

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.

   Invadir enfurecido

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

   Sinônimoschargerageroarrushstalkstompthunder

2. B2formal

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

   Invadir à força

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

   Sinônimosassaultattackbesiegecapturechargeoverrunraidrushseizetake

   Antônimosdefendretreatsurrender