ERUPT


Meaning of ERUPT in English

verb

1.

to give off or release (as something pent up) forcefully

the volcano erupted gouts of lava

Synonyms: belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, irrupt, spew

Related Word: cast (out or up), hurl, throw off; boil, discharge, emit; jet, spout, spurt; extravasate

2.

to break away or burst from limits or restraint

riots erupted in the ghetto

Synonyms: break out, burst (forth), explode

Related Word: detonate, touch off; go off

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