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A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
“The storm would make it difficult for us to press forward toward our destination.”
A direct assault by troops on a fortified place
“An attempt at a storm on the castle was beaten back by defenders.”
A tumultuous or angry reaction
“The book would touch on many issues that were considered taboo, resulting in a veritable storm across the country.”
A state of noisy and confused activity
“It was the calm before the storm as the audience waited in anticipation for their favorite band to emerge.”
A vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction
“Donald's remarks set off a storm of controversy.”
A heavy discharge of many things at once
“He was thoroughly unprepared for the storm of tough questions that awaited him at the press conference.”
A feeling of great displeasure or anger
Heated and prolonged public dissension over an issue
Dark cloud(s) indicating heavy weather
Sharpness or bitterness of words, actions, or disposition
A sudden surge or uprising, akin to a stormy squall or swelling force
To move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction
“The conversation deteriorated into calling each other daft names, and I moved to storm out of his office with one final remark.”
(of troops) To suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force
“A shooting broke out, prompting troops to storm the building.”
To shout (something) angrily
“My room was a mess. "Clean it up, right now!" my mother would storm.”
To be stirred up with anger
“When we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner had been ruined.”
To have the weather be rough or violent
“It would continue to storm throughout the night.”
To move or proceed onward
To be in an uncontrollable rage
To move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
To besiege or surround with troops
To speak or write about with great hostility
To move in a specified direction as a mass of people or things
To blow, typically of the wind or the effects of the wind
To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
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