Synonyms for

Tempest

Verb / ˈtempʌst / Another word for tempest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a violent, windy storm

Synonyms & similar words

storm storm gale hurricane cyclone typhoon whirlwind squall tornado twister blast blow windstorm thunderstorm rainstorm fury rage uproar disturbance

Synonyms by register

Formal

storm turmoil upheaval commotion

Informal

blow-up kerfuffle hullabaloo ruckus

Literary

maelstrom tempestuousness furore

Antonyms

calm peace tranquility serenity stillness quiet

Common collocations

  • a great tempest
  • a tempest of emotion
  • a tempest in a teapot
  • the tempest raged
  • after the tempest
  • brave the tempest

Word family

noun tempest
verb tempest
adjective tempestuous

Usage note

While 'tempest' can refer to a literal storm, it is more often used figuratively to describe a violent disturbance or an outburst of strong emotion. 'Tempestuous' is the common adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. The tempest was so strong that it blew away our umbrellas.
  2. The sailors had to face a terrible tempest while crossing the ocean.
  3. The tempest left a trail of destruction behind.
  4. The tempestuous weather forced us to stay indoors.
  5. The tempest caused floods and landslides in the area.

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