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flutter vs tempest

tempest vs flutter

flutter and tempest both are nouns.

flutter is a verb but tempest is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flutter Yes No Yes No
tempest Yes No No No
As nouns, tempest is a hyponym of flutter; that is, tempest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flutter:
  • flutter: a disorderly outburst or tumult
  • tempest: a violent commotion or disturbance
flutter (noun) tempest (noun)
the act of moving back and forth (literary) a violent wind
the motion made by flapping up and down a violent commotion or disturbance
abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
a disorderly outburst or tumult
flutter (verb) tempest (verb)
wink briefly
beat rapidly
move back and forth very rapidly
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
Difference between flutter and tempest

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