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tempest

1. tem.pest \'tem-p*st\ n [ME, fr. OF tempeste, fr. (assumed) VL tempesta, 
   alter. of L tem]pestas season, weather, storm, fr. tempus time - more at 
   TEMPORAL 1: an extensive violent wind; esp : one accompanied by rain, hail, 
    or snow : a furious storm 2: a violent commotion : TUMULT, UPROAR 
2. tempest vt : to raise a tempest in or around