Tempest
Tempest noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
Usage example: the sudden summertime tempest drove us off the golf course and into the clubhouse
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Synonyms for Tempest
Windstorm is a synonym for tempest in commotion topic. In some cases you can use "Windstorm" instead a noun "Tempest", when it comes to topics like hurricane, storm. popular alternative
Nearby Word: tempestuous
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Windstorm and Tempest. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/tempest/windstorm
Tempest & Windstorm. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/tempest/windstorm>.
Windstorm or Tempest. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/tempest/windstorm.
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