tempest

noun
UK: /ˈtempɪst/
US: /ˈtempəst/

  1. A violent storm with strong winds and rain, snow, or hail.

    1. The tempest raged all night long in the small village.
    2. Coastal communities prepared for the tempest, securing boats and reinforcing buildings.

  2. A violent commotion, disturbance, or upheaval.

    1. The argument created a tempest in the family circle at dinner.
    2. The political debate stirred up a tempest of strong opinions across the country.

Synonyms

storm gale squall turmoil uproar commotion
tempest verb

  1. To affect with violent commotion; disturb.

    1. The news of the scandal had tempest the entire team.
    2. His passionate speech tempest the audience, causing them to question their beliefs.

  2. To blow like a tempest; rage.

    1. Feelings tempest within him, and he couldn't keep silence.
    2. Emotions tempest inside her after receiving the unexpected recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tempest" in English means: A violent storm with strong winds and rain, snow, or hail., A violent commotion, disturbance, or upheaval..

The phonetic transcription of "tempest" is /ˈtempɪst/ in British English and /ˈtempəst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tempest": storm, gale, squall, turmoil, uproar, commotion.

Example usage of "tempest": "The tempest raged all night long in the small village.". More examples on the page.