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WINDSTORM Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word windstorm. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word windstorm. (close relations)
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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

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

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 WINDSTORM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for windstorm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
storm
Phrases (1)
violent storm

Alternatives for CYCLONE

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