1. a violent rushing stream of water or other liquid
2. a heavy fall of rain
3. a sudden, violent, or copious outpouring of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The mountain torrent swept away the wooden bridge.
• After the dam broke, a torrent of water rushed down the valley.
• The sudden torrent of rain soaked everyone at the outdoor concert.
• She unleashed a torrent of criticism against the new policy.
• A torrent of emails flooded his inbox after the announcement.
• The spring torrent made the river dangerous for kayaking.
• He faced a torrent of questions from the reporters.