v. Function: verb
1 to give off or release (as something pent up) forcefully FF1C; the volcano erupted gouts of lava FF1E;
Synonyms: belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, irrupt, spew
Related Words: cast (out or up), hurl, throw off; boil, discharge, emit; jet, spout, spurt; extravasate
2 to break away or burst from limits or restraint FF1C; riots erupted in the ghetto FF1E;
Synonyms: break out, burst (forth), explode
Related Words: detonate, touch off; go off