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cloudburst Synonyms
Another word for cloudburst
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• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, violent rainstorm that falls rapidly over a localized area for a short period of time.
Usage Example
"The hikers sought shelter under a rocky overhang when a sudden downpour drenched the mountain trail."
Strongest
downpour
deluge
Strong
torrent
rainstorm
squall
Opposites of cloudburst
The opposite of cloudburst shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sprinkle
drizzle
drought
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cloudburst. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cloudburst