downrush

Examples

• All

• The pilot warned of a possible downrush during the storm's approach.

• The downrush was intense.

• The downrush of water after the dam broke swept away several small trees.

• Wow! What a downrush!

• The downrush of water from the waterfall created a beautiful mist in the air.

• During the storm, the downrush of wind made it difficult to stay on our feet.

• The sudden downrush of air from the open door startled everyone in the room.

Synonyms

F

flush

vsdownrush

19 3.1

A sudden flow of water that moves quickly

covers both air and water flows and so is not only liquid

D

downdraft

vsdownrush

• Specialized

5 7.1

A sudden strong downward rush of air, often near storms or in chimneys

includes both water and air flows rather than only air

I

inrush

vsdownrush

1 6.4

A sudden flow of water or people into a place

emphasizes a downward and forceful movement rather than any inflow

D

downwash

vsdownrush

• Specialized

7.3

A strong downward flow of air made by a helicopter or plane when it flies

is a general sudden downward flow not limited to aircraft effects

Antonyms

U

upflow

• Specialized

1 4.8

An upward movement of air or water

How Forceful

deluge

11 6.3

torrent

6 4.4

downrush

8.4

gush

6 4.3

stream

150 1.0

flow

188 1.0

to trickle

70 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology