Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically occurring over warm ocean waters.
Hurricane
/ˈhʌrəkən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Many towns were hammered by the hurricane.
Twelve days later, a hurricane hit our ship.
The hurricane caused widespread flooding in the region.
Etymology:
The word hurricane originates from the 16th-century Spanish word huracán, derived from the Taíno (a People indigenous to the Caribbean) word meaning god of the storm.
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