Thunderstorm and Tornado

Thunderstorm

Thunderstorm noun - A storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning.
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Synonyms for Thunderstorm

Tornado and thunderstorm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tornado" instead a noun "Thunderstorm".

Nearby Words: thunder, thunderous, thundery

Tornado

Tornado noun - A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.
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Synonyms for Tornado

Thunderstorm and tornado are semantically related. You can use "Thunderstorm" instead a noun "Tornado".
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