Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are a tempest and hailstorm.
Source: tatoeba (24288)
Tempest
/ˈtɛm.pəst/
Synonyms for "tempest" (85 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Strong matches (26)
disturbanceequinoctialeruptionexplosionfermentfitflare upflare-upfoul weathergalegusthalf a galeheavy blowhurly-burlyhurricaneill windill-windirruptionline squallline storm
Noun(3 words)
Related words (42)
passionperturbationrainstormriotrough weatherseizuresnowstormspasmsquallsquall linestormstorm windstormy weatherstormy windsstrong windtempestuous ragetempestuous windthick squallthundersquallthunderstorm
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: storm, agitation, black squall, blaze, blizzard.
- Sentence evidence is available for tempest, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "tempest".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tempest"
Keep "tempest" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "tempest" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "tempest", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "tempest" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriescommotiondisruptiondisturbanceemotional stateflutterhoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfufflemeteorological eventnatural phenomenonsocial phenomenonto-doweather phenomenonwindstorm
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
5 entriesfierce tempestgreat tempesttempest-tossed shiptempestuous weatherviolent tempest
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
It's a tempest in a teapot.
Source: tatoeba (1598345)
Here AEolus within a dungeon vast / the sounding tempest and the struggling blast / bends to his sway and bridles them with chains.
Source: tatoeba (6779178)
So, when the tempest bursting wakes the war, / the justling winds in conflict rave and roar, / South, West and East upon his orient car, / the lashed woods howl, and with his trident hoar / Nereus in foam upheaves the watery floor.
Source: tatoeba (6825031)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tempest"?
Closest matches include storm, agitation, black squall, blaze, blizzard.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tempest"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.