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Definition storm in British English

storm verb

verb
/stɔː(r)m/
1

to use force to enter a place and take control of it

Example

Police stormed the building and arrested 12 men.

Example

The city was stormed by rebel forces.

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
2

to go somewhere very quickly because you are angry or upset

Example

Rob stormed out of the house and slammed the door.

Synonyms and related words
blow up flare fume
3

to say something in a very angry way

Example

'What are you saying?' she stormed at me.

Synonyms and related words
lash out tear into abuse
4

to quickly become very successful

Example

AC Milan stormed into the lead.

Synonyms and related words
punch above your weight thrive prosper
Definition storm in British English