noun
- violent storms with strong winds and often rain, thunder, and lightning
- situations of violent disturbance or upheaval
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The sailors weathered fierce tempests during their ocean voyage.
- Ancient mariners feared the tempests that could destroy their ships.
- The political tempests of the era changed the course of history.
- She remained calm despite the tempests raging around her.
- The tempests finally passed, leaving clear skies behind.
- Economic tempests shook the foundations of the market.
- The captain had navigated through many tempests in his career.