Erupt — synonyms, definition

1. erupt (Verb)

backfire belch blast blow up break break open break out break through burst burst out catch fire combust come out conflagrate detonate discharge disgorge explode extravasate flare • • •

erupt (Verb) — Start abruptly. ex. "After 1989, peace erupted in the former East Bloc"

erupt (Verb) — Erupt or intensify suddenly. ex. "Unrest erupted in the country"

erupt (Verb) — Start to burn or burst into flames. ex. "Marsh gases erupted suddenly"

erupt (Verb) — Break out. ex. "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"

erupt (Verb) — Become active and spew forth lava and rocks. ex. "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"

erupt (Verb) — Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up. ex. "erupt in anger"

erupt (Verb) — Appear on the skin. ex. "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"

erupt (Verb) — Become raw or open. ex. "Such boils tend to erupt"

ail appear begin burst change state deepen explode express emotion express feelings intensify pain start trouble turn blow out catch dehisce light up