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Stormed: meaning, definitions and examples

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stormed

 

[ stɔrmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden attack

To storm means to rush or charge forward in a forceful manner, often used in the context of an assault or raid. It can imply an invasion or an aggressive action towards a place or a person.

Synonyms

assault, attack, charge, invade, rush

Examples of usage

  • The troops stormed the enemy's fortress.
  • She stormed into the room, demanding answers.
  • Protesters stormed the capital building.
  • He stormed out of the meeting in frustration.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional outburst

To storm can also refer to a sudden outburst of emotion, typically anger or frustration. It describes the act of expressing one’s feelings intensely and often uncontrollably.

Synonyms

bluster, fume, rage, vent

Examples of usage

  • She stormed at him when he arrived late.
  • He stormed with rage after hearing the news.
  • The child stormed out of the room after being told no.
  • After the game, the coach stormed into the locker room.

Translations

Translations of the word "stormed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invadiu

🇮🇳 धमाका किया

🇩🇪 stürmte

🇮🇩 mengamuk

🇺🇦 вторгнувся

🇵🇱 zaatakował

🇯🇵 襲撃した

🇫🇷 a envahi

🇪🇸 asaltó

🇹🇷 baskın yaptı

🇰🇷 습격했다

🇸🇦 اقتحم

🇨🇿 napadl

🇸🇰 napadol

🇨🇳 袭击了

🇸🇮 napadel

🇮🇸 réðst á

🇰🇿 шабуылдады

🇬🇪 შეიტყო

🇦🇿 hücum etdi

🇲🇽 asaltó

Etymology

The word 'storm' is derived from the Old English 'storm' which meant 'violent disturbance of the atmosphere'. This relates to natural phenomena characterized by strong winds, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation. Over time, the term took on additional meanings, particularly in relation to metaphorical and figurative contexts such as emotional storms or aggressive actions. The verb form 'stormed' denotes the past tense of 'storm', illustrating actions taken in the past whether in a physically aggressive sense or in expressing strong emotions. Its usage has evolved through literature and modern vernacular, often associated with fervent or abrupt actions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,694, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.