Meaning & use
torrents
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Large amounts of fast-flowing water, or, figuratively, overwhelming outpourings of something.
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Torrents of rain flooded the streets within minutes of the storm hitting.
He unleashed torrents of criticism at the referee after the decision.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively for emotions, words, or abuse, as in 'torrents of criticism.'
Words with a similar meaning
floodsdeluges
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Words with an opposite meaning
trickle
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