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burst

/bɜrst/

Synonyms of burst Antonyms of burst Examples of burst Usage of burst Parts of burst Definition that contains burst Words sounding like burst Explanation of burst

verb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
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break erupt

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express emotion express feelings
noun
a sudden intense happening
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"an outburst of heavy rain" "a burst of lightning"

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flare-up outburst

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occurrence happening natural event occurrent
verb
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
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"The dam burst"

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bust

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break separate fall apart come apart split up
verb
be in a state of movement or action
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abound bristle

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feature have
noun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
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"a burst of applause"

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fit

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activity
noun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
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fusillade salvo volley

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fire firing
verb
burst outward, usually with noise
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explode

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change integrity
verb
cause to burst
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collapse
noun
the act of exploding or bursting
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"the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"

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explosion

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change of integrity
verb
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
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"The bubble burst"

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break open split

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break come apart separate fall apart split up
verb
emerge suddenly
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"The sun burst into view"

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emerge
verb
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
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"He burst out of the house into the cool night"

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leap bound jump spring

Antonyms of burst

keep free lack hire joint delay repair linger unfit implode unbound inactivity ground stroke go on

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