Storm Center (Noun)
Meaning 1
The central area or place of lowest barometric pressure within a storm.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A center of trouble or disturbance.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The city was the storm center of the country's economic troubles, with many businesses closing down and a high unemployment rate.
- The politician's scandalous remarks created a storm center around her, with many calling for her resignation.
- The riot was the storm center of the city, with police struggling to maintain control and restore order.
- The teacher's classroom was the storm center of the school, with students frequently getting into fights and disruptions.
- The company's financial woes made it the storm center of the industry, with many investors pulling out and rumors of bankruptcy spreading.