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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

type of:
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

type of:
turn change state
verb
start abruptly
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break out

type of:
begin start
verb
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"

type of:
appear

Examples of erupt

"Unrest erupted in the country"
"erupt in anger"
"The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"
"Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
"A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"