torrent vs waterspout

torrent and waterspout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
torrent	Yes	No	No	No
waterspout	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, torrent and waterspout are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of torrent include cloudburst, deluge, downpour, pelter, soaker.

torrent (noun)	waterspout (noun)
a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)	a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)
a heavy rain	a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist
an overwhelming number or amount	a heavy rain