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Firestorm
Sounds like
fyrstorm
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Simple meaning
What does Firestorm mean?
An intense fire or strong public reaction.
Dictionary definition
A very intense fire with strong winds, or a sudden outburst of strong reaction or criticism.
Example sentences
Firestorm in a sentence
easy
The wildfire created a dangerous firestorm.
medium
The decision caused a firestorm of comments.
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Firestorm can describe both a severe fire event and a powerful wave of criticism.
Synonyms
Words like Firestorm
outburstA sudden strong reaction.
wildfireRelated word that supports the meaning of firestorm.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calm responseA quiet or controlled reaction.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to firestorm, depending on context.
Word family
Firestorm word family
Base word
firestorm
noun
firestorms
More than one firestorm.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does firestorm mean?
Firestorm means an intense fire or strong public reaction.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to firestorm?
Outburst is close in meaning to firestorm in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of firestorm?
Calm Response contrasts with firestorm.
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