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CYCLONE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word cyclone. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word cyclone. (close relations)
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hurricane
nounn
noun

• a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the 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

tornado
nounn
noun

• a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

• a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

typhoon
nounn
noun

• a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

whirlwind
nounn
noun

• a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

Best Hypernyms For CYCLONE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cyclone, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
atmosphere hurricane storm tornado typhoon whirlwind windstorm
Phrases (1)
atmospheric state

Alternatives for HURRICANE

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