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take by storm

VERB
rush
Synonyms
STRONGEST
storm
STRONG
capture overcome surge
Antonyms
WEAK
guard protect
VERB
seize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambush annex apprehend arrest capture catch commandeer confiscate force grab hijack impound kidnap occupy overrun take take over
STRONG
appropriate arrogate bag bust claw clutch conquer exact gain get grasp hook incorporate lift nab nail overcome overpower overwhelm pounce secure snag snare subdue throttle trap usurp wrench
WEAK
carry off spirit away take captive take possession of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free give let go lose offer release surrender yield
STRONG
drop forfeit give in give up liberate
VERB
storm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault rip roar stalk tear
STRONG
assail beset bluster charge fly rage stomp strike thunder
WEAK
come at take on

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“Take by storm is definitely a good description,” Robins said.

From Washington Post

Fortune—The aggregate ov possibilitys; a goddess whom cowards count by stealth, but whom brave men take by storm.

From Project Gutenberg

On the 13th of January 946, Abū Yazīd shut up Qā’im’s forces in Susa which he began to besiege, and attempted to take by storm.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Vand scorned such Fabian tactics, and did her best to take by storm the position she felt that her wealth and personality deserved.

From Project Gutenberg

This modern Portia, after a preliminary survey of the premises which she was to take by storm, quickly determined upon a plan of action.

From Project Gutenberg

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.