torrent

/'tɔrənt/
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torrent

A torrent of rain fell on the small village.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A violently fast and powerful stream of water or other liquid: A large, rushing flow, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
    • An overwhelming, rapidly pouring quantity of something non-physical: A great, often uncontrollable, outpouring of words, feelings, or things.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The heavy rain turned the quiet creek into a raging torrent.
    • After the scandal, the company faced a torrent of criticism from the public.
    • She unleashed a torrent of angry words.
Advanced Usage
  • "A torrent of...": Used to describe a large, forceful, and continuous flow of something intangible.
    • His speech provoked a torrent of applause from the crowd.
    • The policy change released a torrent of complaints.
Variants and Related Words
  • Torrential (adj): Relating to or resembling a torrent; falling rapidly and heavily.
    • The match was canceled due to torrential rain.
Synonyms
  • Flood: A large outpouring.
  • Deluge: A severe flood; a great quantity of something arriving at once.
  • Outpouring: Something that streams out rapidly and abundantly.
  • Stream: A continuous flow of liquid, air, or people/things.
Related Phrases
  • "In torrents": Pouring down heavily and continuously (used for rain).
    • It was raining in torrents, so we stayed indoors.
torrent

A torrent of rain fell on the small village.

Noun
  1. an overwhelming number or amount
    • a flood of requests
    • a torrent of abuse
  2. a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)
    • the houses were swept away in the torrent
  3. a heavy rain

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