storming
noun
[ ˈstɔːmɪŋ ]
• the sudden forceful attack and capture of a building or other place by troops.
• "the storming of the Bastille"
storming
adjective
• (of a performance, especially in sport or music) outstandingly vigorous or impressive.
• "his storming finish carried him into third place"
storm
verb
• move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction.
• "she burst into tears and stormed off"
• (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force.
• "commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today"
Similar:
attack,
charge,
rush,
conduct an offensive on,
make an onslaught on,
make a raid/foray/sortie on,
descend on,
take by storm,
attempt to capture,
• (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Origin:
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch storm and German Sturm, probably also to the verb stir1. The verb dates from late Middle English in storm (sense 3 of the verb).
