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What is another word for Cyclone? – 221 Cyclone Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hurricane typhoon storm whirlwind tornado gale tempest blizzard squall blast windstorm monsoon rainstorm thunderstorm snowstorm gust flurry blow breeze zephyr gusts showers downpour cloudburst torrent deluge flood whirlpool maelstrom vortex eddy swirl twister spinner blowout outburst explosion eruption cataclysm disaster calamity turmoil upheaval chaos anarchy tumult commotion disturbance agitation turbulence unrest tempestuousness storminess wildness fierceness intensity ferocity violence savagery brutality ruggedness harshness severity bitterness cruelty mercilessness

    Meaning of Cyclone

    A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a low-pressure area.

    Definitions

    • A large air mass that rotates around a central area of low atmospheric pressure, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall, forming over warm ocean waters in the tropics.
    • A rotating mass of air that moves over land or sea, causing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes severe damage.

    Etymology of Cyclone

    The word "cyclone" comes from the Greek word "kyklōn", meaning "moving in a circle", which is derived from "kyklos", meaning "circle".
    The term was first used in the 19th century to describe tropical storms in the Indian Ocean and has since been adopted to describe similar storms in other parts of the world.

    Example Uses

    • The cyclone warning was issued for the coastal areas, advising residents to evacuate immediately.
    • The cyclone made landfall, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage.
    • The meteorologist tracked the cyclone's movement, predicting its path and intensity.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm serenity peacefulness tranquility stillness quiet silence gentleness mildness softness weakness faintness dullness sluggishness stagnation inactivity dormancy hibernation repose rest relaxation leisure recreation entertainment amusement diversion distraction stability steadiness firmness solidity security safety protection shield guard defense preservation

    Related Nouns

    storm hurricane typhoon tornado whirlwind gale tempest blizzard monsoon rain wind weather climate atmosphere ocean sea wave tide flood disaster catastrophe emergency crisis chaos turmoil upheaval destruction devastation damage loss casualty victim refugee shelter aid relief rescue evacuation

    Related Verbs

    rotate spin turn twist swirl whirl blow gust storm rage howl roar thunder flash pour deluge flood inundate overflow sweep destroy devastate damage demolish shatter smash crush wreck ruin ravage pillage plunder raze level flatten

    Related Adjectives

    tropical cyclonic stormy windy rainy cloudy dark gloomy ominous threatening dangerous destructive devastating catastrophic disastrous calamitous turbulent violent intense fierce ferocious savage brutal harsh severe bitter cruel merciless rugged wild turbulent chaotic anarchic tumultuous disturbed agitated unrestful unstable insecure vulnerable fragile weak delicate sensitive