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hurricane

noun

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

ride out the hurricane

storm, cyclone, typhoon, tempest, whirlwind

calm, stillness, tranquility

violent hurricane, hurricane season, hurricane warning

the state or quality of being ferocious; savage fierceness

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

the state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

An idea believed to be true without proof; an assumption or act of overconfidence.

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person