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gust
[/ɡʌst/]
noun/verb
pl: gusts
rajada
1.
A sudden, violent burst of wind
A strong gust of wind knocked over the trees.
Uma rajada forte de vento derrubou as árvores.
2.
A sudden outburst of emotion or activity
He spoke in gusts of anger.
Ele falou em rajadas de raiva.
3.
(verb) To blow in gusts
The wind gusted throughout the night.
O vento soprou em rajadas durante toda a noite.
Synonyms
blast
burst
gale
squall
puff
Antonyms
calm
stillness
breeze
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rajada
Most common term for wind gust
General Brazilian
sopro
Less common, more literary
Portugal
rajada
Standard term, same as Brazilian
Portugal
bufada
Regional variant, less formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
a sudden gust of wind
gust of emotion
gust of laughter
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