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burst

adjective

suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure (`busted'' is an informal term for `burst''); "a burst balloon"; "burst pipes"; "burst seams"; "a ruptured appendix"; "a busted balloon"
Synonyms: busted, ruptured Similar: damaged

noun

the act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
Synonyms: explosion
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
Synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
Synonyms: fit
a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
Synonyms: flare-up, outburst

verb

break open or apart suddenly; "The bubble burst"
Synonyms: break open, split
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
Synonyms: break, erupt
burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
Synonyms: explode Antonyms: implode, go off
move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
Synonyms: abound, bristle
emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view"
cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
Synonyms: collapse
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst"
Synonyms: bust