Fuss and Tempest

Fuss

Fuss noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Tempest and fuss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempest" instead a noun "Fuss".

Nearby Words: fussy, fussed, fussily, fussing

Tempest

Tempest noun - A violent disturbance (as of the political or social order).
Usage example: the town council handled the tempest over cuts to the school budget as well as could be expected
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Synonyms for Tempest

Fuss and tempest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fuss" instead a noun "Tempest".

Nearby Word: tempestuous

How words are described

large large fuss large tempest
minor minor fuss minor tempest
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