weather synonyms

weather

n.

climate, atmospheric conditions, clime*, air conditions, drought*, clear weather, sunny weather, foul weather, tempest*, calm*, windiness*, the elements, cloudiness, heat*, cold*, warmth*, chilliness.

weather

v.

  1. To expose to the weather

    dry, bleach, discolor, blanch, whiten, pulverize, tan, burn, patinate, expose, harden, petrify.

  2. To pass through adversity successfully

    overcome, endure, become toughened, grow hardened, stand up against, bear the brunt of, acclimate oneself, grow strong through; see also endure.

    Antonyms fail*, be overcome, fall victim to.

Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.