Cloudburst and Scud

Cloudburst

Cloudburst noun - A steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity.
Usage example: the weatherman warned of possible cloudbursts in the afternoon
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Synonyms for Cloudburst

Scud is an antonym for cloudburst.

Scud

Scud noun - A sudden brief rush of wind.
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Synonyms for Scud

Cloudburst is an antonym for scud.
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