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firestorm
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firestorm
(noun)
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firestorm
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ˈ
fajɚˌstoɚm/
noun
plural
firestorms
firestorm
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ˈ
fajɚˌstoɚm/
noun
plural
firestorms
Learner's definition of FIRESTORM
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a very large fire that destroys everything in its path and produces powerful winds
The bombing left the city engulfed in a
firestorm
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:
a large amount of anger and criticism
His proposal set off a political
firestorm
.
a
firestorm
of public protest
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