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