A breaking out upon; an assault.
The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.
A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment
A difference in opinions, social class etc.
A breaking of waters, as over a vessel or a coastal defence; the waters themselves
A breaking up of amicable relations, a falling-out.
A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence
To break into a ship or into a coastal defence.
To make a breach in.
To leap out of the water.
To violate or break.
To charge or convict (someone) of breaching the terms of a bail, probation, recognizance, etc.
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
A thunderstorm.
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
A very strong wind on the wind scale, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
[army; crowd, rioters] To assault (a significant building) with the aim to gain power over it.
To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
(rare, poetic) to assault, gain power over (heart, mind+).
(weather it) To be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
(figurative) To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.