BLIZZARD Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word blizzard. (close relations)
Definition of BLIZZARD
blizzards
Best Alternative Words for BLIZZARD
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snowstorm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds | ||||||||
flurry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rapid active commotion • a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that) verb • move in an agitated or confused manner • cause to feel embarrassment | ||||||||
gale | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale | ||||||||
squall | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation verb • make high-pitched, whiney noises • utter a sudden loud cry • blow in a squall | ||||||||
storm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning • a violent commotion or disturbance • a direct and violent assault on a stronghold verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • take by force • rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning • blow hard • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||||
tempest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a violent commotion or disturbance • (literary) a violent wind | ||||||||
rash | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any red eruption of the skin • a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences adjective satellite • imprudently incurring risk • marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences |