storm

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a sudden, strong expression of feeling or a loud reaction from a group of people.

n. a violent or noisy outburst of emotion, speech, or social commotion.

“His controversial comments caused a storm of protest on social media.”

“The CEO's sudden resignation sparked a storm of speculation regarding the company's financial stability and future leadership.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Formal

n. a sudden and violent attack on a building or a strong position.

n. a sudden, violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

“The soldiers prepared for the final storm of the castle walls.”

“Historical accounts suggest the storm of the fortress was a desperate measure taken after weeks of failed negotiations.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move quickly and noisily because you are very angry.

v. to move in a vigorous, noisy, or domineering manner, typically expressive of anger.

“After the argument, she stormed out of the room and slammed the door.”

“The manager stormed into the office, demanding an immediate explanation for the catastrophic failure of the morning's presentation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to suddenly attack and enter a place using force.

v. to capture or attempt to capture a place by means of a sudden, violent assault.

“Police officers stormed the building to rescue the people trapped inside.”

“Special forces units stormed the compound under the cover of darkness, successfully neutralizing the threat without civilian casualties.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to have very bad weather with wind and rain.

v. to blow with violence; used impersonally to describe the occurrence of a tempest.

“It has been storming all night, so the roads are flooded this morning.”

“While it stormed outside, the family gathered around the fireplace, listening to the thunder rattle the windowpanes.”