Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
A guarantee.
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
Something that secures.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
Freedom from apprehension.
A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ
A thunderstorm.
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
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.