erupt

[ih-ruhpt] / ɪˈrʌpt /

VERB

give forth, eject with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear blow up break out burst detonate explode flare up go off spew

STRONG

belch boil discharge emit eruct extravasate gush hurl jet rupture spit spout spurt vent vomit

WEAK

cast out pour forth throw off touch off

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet

Example Sentences

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Fountains erupt in glittering sparks, hissing softly as they stand stationary on the ground.

From Literature

“But don’t worry, it won’t erupt again,” Jacob jokes.

From Literature

She was close—her head felt like it was about to erupt from the lack of oxygen—but she could hold out for a few more seconds.

From Literature

But even he admitted that nobody knew for sure that St. Helens was going to erupt any time soon.

From Literature

As I left my hiding spot, I heard the ablutionist take another piece and both men erupt into another fit of awkward laughter.

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