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HURRICANE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word hurricane. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hurricane. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HURRICANE

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cyclone
nounn
noun

• (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern

• a violent rotating windstorm

gale
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

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

Best Hypernyms For HURRICANE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hurricane, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
cyclone storm tempest twister typhoon

Alternatives for CYCLONE

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