Burst — synonyms, definition

1. burst (a)

broken collapsed cracked crushed damaged ragged severed shattered smashed split torn

2. burst (Noun)

beam blast boom crack dash detonation dip discharge drive eruption explosion fit flame flare flare-up flash flicker fusillade glare gleam • • •

burst (Noun) — The act of exploding or bursting. ex. "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"

burst (Noun) — Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms. ex. "our burst from the left flank caught them by surprise"

burst (Noun) — A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason). ex. "a burst of applause"

burst (Noun) — A sudden intense happening. ex. "a burst of lightning"

activity change of integrity fire firing happening natural event occurrence occurrent detonation fits and starts fulmination rush salvo

3. burst (Verb)

abound abound with backfire bang batter blast bloom blow up bound break break open bristle bust charge cleave collapse crack crackle crash craze • • •

burst (Verb) — Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure. ex. "The bubble burst"

burst (Verb) — Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up. ex. "burst into tears"

burst (Verb) — Burst outward, usually with noise. ex. "The champagne bottle burst"

burst (Verb) — Move suddenly, energetically, or violently. ex. "He burst out of the house into the cool night"

burst (Verb) — Be in a state of movement or action. ex. "The room burst with screaming children"

burst (Verb) — Emerge suddenly. ex. "The sun burst into view"

burst (Verb) — Cause to burst.

burst (Verb) — Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully. ex. "The dam burst"

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