tempest

• Substantivo que designa uma tempestade violenta, com ventos fortes, frequentemente usada em contexto literário, ou um grande tumulto, agitação ou desordem.

A noun referring to a violent wind or storm, often used in a literary context, or a violent commotion or disturbance.

1. Violent stormB2formal

   A powerful and often destructive storm, especially one with strong winds.

   Tempestade

   • The tempest raged all night, uprooting trees and damaging houses.
   • Sailors feared the sudden tempest that could sink their ships.
   • The island was battered by a fierce tempest for three days.

   Sinônimoscyclonegalehurricanesquallstormtyphoon

2. Emotional outburstC1formal

   A sudden, violent emotional disturbance or commotion.

   Tempestade emocional

   • Her words caused a tempest of anger in the room.
   • The political scandal created a tempest in the media.
   • He tried to calm the tempest of emotions within himself.

   Sinônimoseruptionexplosionfitflare-upfrenzyoutburstparoxysmstormtantrumupheaval

   Antônimoscalmcomposurepeaceserenity