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TEMPEST-TOST

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does tempest-tost mean? 

TEMPEST-TOST (adjective)
  The adjective TEMPEST-TOST has 1 sense:

1. pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversitiesplay

  Familiarity information: TEMPEST-TOST used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TEMPEST-TOST (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities

Synonyms:

buffeted; storm-tossed; tempest-swept; tempest-tossed; tempest-tost

Similar:

troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)


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