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erupt

/ɪ'rəpt/

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

verb
erupt or intensify suddenly
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"Unrest erupted in the country"

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break open burst out flare flare up irrupt

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deepen intensify
verb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
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"erupt in anger"

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break burst

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express emotion express feelings
verb
break out
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"The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"

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break through come out push through

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appear
verb
start to burn or burst into flames
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catch fire combust conflagrate ignite take fire

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turn change state
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start abruptly
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break out

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begin start
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become raw or open
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break out recrudesce

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ail pain trouble
verb
become active and spew forth lava and rocks
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"Vesuvius erupts once in a while"

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belch extravasate

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burst explode
verb
appear on the skin
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"A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"

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appear

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