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storm

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  1. attack                
 
1. storm \'sto.(*)rm\ n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG sturm storm, OE styrian to 
   stir] often attrib  1a: a disturbance of the atmosphere attended by wind 
   and usu. by rain, snow , hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning 1b: a heavy 
   fall of rain, snow, or hail  1c: wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles per 
   hour  1d: a serious disturbance of any element of nature  2: a disturbed or 
   agitated state : a sudden or violent commotion  3a: PAROXYSM, CRISIS  3b: a 
   sudden heavy influx or onset  4: a heavy discharge of objects (as missiles) 
   or actions (as blows)  5: a tumultuous outburst  6: a violent assault on a 
   defended position 
2. storm vi 1a: to blow with violence  1b: to rain, hail, snow, or sleet  
   2: to attack by storm {~ed ashore at zero hour}  3: to be in or to exhibit 
   a violent passion : RAGE {~in g at the unusual delay} 4: to rush about or 
   move impetuously, violently, or angrily {the mob @ed through the streets} : 
   to attack, take, or win over by storm {~ a fort}