Headwind and Tempest

Headwind

Headwind noun - Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft.
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Tempest and headwind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempest" instead a noun "Headwind".

Tempest

Tempest noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
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Headwind and tempest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Headwind" instead a noun "Tempest".

Nearby Word: tempestuous
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