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Torrent

noun

/ˈtɒr.ənt/

Meaning

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring

A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.

The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.

A torrent of rain flooded the streets.

a torrent of words

flood, stream, rush, cascade, deluge, surge

Entry 1

flood, stream, rush, cascade, deluge

Entry 2

flood, surge, stream, rush, deluge

trickle, drip, drought, shortage

Entry 1

trickle, drip, drought, shortage

Entry 2

drip, trickle, drought

torrent of rain, torrent of abuse, raging torrent, mountain torrent, torrent of emotions, torrent of words

Entry 1

torrent of rain, torrent of abuse, raging torrent, mountain torrent

Entry 2

torrent of rain, torrent of emotions, torrent of abuse, torrent of words

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning about possible danger or problems

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.

a green pod-shaped vegetable also known as okra