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WINDSTORMS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word windstorms. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word windstorms. (close relations)
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blizzard
nounn
noun

• a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

• a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences

breeze
nounn
noun

• a slight wind (usually refreshing)

• any undertaking that is easy to do

verb

• blow gently and lightly

• to proceed quickly and easily

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

gust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strong current of air

hurricane
nounn
noun

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

monsoon
nounn
noun

• a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter

• rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains

• any wind that changes direction with the seasons

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

twister
nounn
noun

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

• small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts

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 WINDSTORMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for windstorms, 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 BLIZZARD

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