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- pronunciation:
- taw
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ta
rnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy, turbulent flow of water, as in a rushing stream, a flood, or a downpour.
The torrent caused the old dam to break.- synonyms:
- cascade, cataract, cloudburst, deluge, downpour, flood, waterfall
- antonyms:
- trickle
- similar words:
- flush, gush, pour, spate, stream
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| definition 2: |
a similar flow of anything.
A torrent of abusive language came from his father's mouth.- synonyms:
- cascade, deluge, flood, outpouring, rush, spate
- similar words:
- avalanche, barrage, flow, gush, influx, outburst, outflow, pour, rain, stream, surge
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| related words: |
blaze, deluge, downfall, downpour, flood, ocean |
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