a violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow.

a violent commotion, disturbance, or tumult.

to affect by or as by a tempest; disturb violently. ?

tempest in a teacup. teacup ( def. 3 ) .

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calm

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blizzard , bluster , chaos , convulsion , cyclone , disturbance , ferment , furor , gale , hurricane , squall , tornado , tumult , typhoon , upheaval , uproar , wildness , windstorm , agitation , commotion , rage , storm , thunderstorm , turmoil , wind