waterspout vs torrent

waterspout and torrent both are nouns.

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

As nouns, waterspout and torrent are synonyms defined as:

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

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