Synonyms of firestorm

Noun

1. firestorm, storm, violent storm

usage: a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area

2. firestorm, controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing

usage: an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"

Definition and meaning of firestorm (Dictionary)