storm

(noun) a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning. Synonyms: violent storm.

(noun) a violent commotion or disturbance. Synonyms: tempest. Examples: "The storms that had characterized their relationship had died away." "It was only a tempest in a teapot."

(noun) a direct and violent assault on a stronghold.

(verb) behave violently, as if in state of a great anger. Synonyms: ramp, rage.

(verb) take by force. Synonyms: force. Examples: "Storm the fort."

(verb) rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning. Examples: "If it storms, we'll need shelter."

(verb) blow hard. Examples: "It was storming all night."

(verb) attack by storm; attack suddenly. Synonyms: surprise.