Definition of
torrent has definitions from the field of meteorology
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[ noun ] (meteorology) a heavy rain

Synonyms

downpour cloudburst waterspout soaker pelter deluge

Used in print

(Musical America, LXXXI:5...)

And with what resource did Prokofieff back_up his Credo of words - with torrents of powerful music .

Related terms

rain deluge drench

2
[ noun ] a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)

Synonyms

violent_stream

Examples

"the houses were swept away in the torrent"

Related terms

current

3
[ noun ] an overwhelming number or amount

Synonyms

flood deluge inundation

Examples

"a flood of requests" "a torrent of abuse"

Related terms

batch overwhelm

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Rhymes with

tyrant warrant aren't dormant mordant discordant unimportant informant abhorrent important absorbent arrant current entrant deterrent vibrant assortment adornment enforcement endorsement talent cormorant comportment reinforcement deportment forefront hydrant ardent retardant migrant quadrant recalcitrant instrument registrant detriment aspirant errant trident garment apartment compartment installment bombardment department disgorgement escarpment experiment virulent disbarment truant excrement durant increment parent temperament strident grandparent arrogant celebrant upfront irritant transparent enlargement parchment debarment sacrament lubricant patent battlefront emigrant immigrant tenant requirement apparent grandparent aberrant brunt tolerant affront triumphant abstinent settlement battlement continent sentiment dismantlement indictment advertisement protestant intolerant testament incumbent enlightenment consultant nutrient prejudgment pertinent entitlement incontinent incitement exultant entrapment resettlement impertinent excitement disgruntlement indifferent giant undergarment stagnant detergent seafront different vagrant absent pliant student front grunt attachment enticement retirement detachment crosscurrent advertisement inherent coherent adherent incoherent stunt inhabitant militant concomitant pageant constant judgment judgement omnipotent fragrant flagrant redundant silent abundant gallant noncombatant allotment accountant combatant client consequent ebullient violent surfactant resultant repugnant subsequent reluctant abandonment endowment potent regent embodiment solvent insolvent reagent empowerment rampant impoundment operant instant provident distant commandment convent corespondent correspondent ointment despondent respondent extant confront lieutenant determent waterfront oceanfront urgent agent announcement government advancement pronouncement consignment confinement tangent afferent involvement harassment advisement valiant affiant

Phonetic and Homophones

T AO1 R AH0 N T

Similar Spelling

torrential Toronto tornado Turrentine tournedos

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