Collocations for torrent - noun
1. large amount of water moving very quickly
ADJ.
raging, roaring, rushing
After heavy rain, the little stream becomes a raging torrent.
After heavy rain, the little stream becomes a raging torrent.
foaming, muddy
PREP.
in ~s
The rain poured down in torrents.
The rain poured down in torrents.
PHRASES
a torrent of rain/water
2. large amount of sth that comes suddenly
VERB + TORRENT
unleash
The sight of her father unleashed a torrent of emotions.
The sight of her father unleashed a torrent of emotions.
PREP.
in a ~
Her pent-up anger was released in a torrent of words.
Her pent-up anger was released in a torrent of words.
~ of
a torrent of abuse/criticism/tears
a torrent of abuse/criticism/tears