burst
noun
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the act of exploding or burstingexplosion
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a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)“a burst of applause”fit
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rapid simultaneous discharge of firearmsvolleyfusilladesalvo
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a sudden intense happening“an outburst of heavy rain”outburstflare-up
verb
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to come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure“The bubble burst.”splitbreak open
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to break open or apart suddenly and forcefully“The dam burst without warning.”bust
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to emerge suddenly“As we came out of the shadow of the mountain, the sun burst into view.”
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to force out or release suddenly, and often violently, something pent up“The volcano burst its lava from underground.”break
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to move suddenly, energetically, or violently“They burst out of the house into the cool night.”
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to be in a state of movement or action“The rude customer burst to the front of the line.”bristleabound