storm

/ˈstȯrm/

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sturm storm, Old English styrian to stir

noun

  1. a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning

  2. a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail

  3. wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour

verb

  1. to blow with violence

  2. to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously

  3. to attack by storm

attack assail assault bombard storm mean to make an onslaught upon. attack implies taking the initiative in a struggle. assail implies attempting to break down resistance by repeated blows or shots.

noun

  1. sturm und drang