Synonyms for storm

noun

1. A violent disturbance of the elements

   tempest, downpour, cloudburst, disturbance, waterspout, blizzard, snowstorm, purga, squall, hurricane, cyclone, tornado, twister, gust, blast, gale, blow, monsoon; see also rain 1, wind 1.

2. An outbreak suggestive of violent weather

   anger, agitation, annoyance, commotion, turmoil, violence, perturbation, racket, temper, hubbub, rage, fury, passion, hysteria.

   Antonyms peace*, harmony, quiet.

verb

1. To be stormy

   blow violently, howl, blow a gale, roar, set in, squall, pour, drizzle, drop, rain, mizzle, spit, lay the dust, patter, rain cats and dogs*, come down in bucketfuls*, breathe fire and fury*, rain pitchforks and hammer-handles*; see also snow.

2. To make a violent attack

   attack, charge, rush, assail; see attack 1. See syn. study at attack.