Synonyms for

Busting

Verb / ˈbʌstɪŋ / Another word for busting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to break, smash, or destroy something

Synonyms & similar words

break wearout repair rupture burst tear bust wear snap fallapart raid breaking smashing destroying crushing ruining demolishing shattering wrecking sabotaging harming damaging battering pounding flogging thrashing straining taxing fatiguing overworking exhausting

Synonyms by register

Formal

violating infringing breaching transgressing

Informal

raiding cracking pinching nabbing catching

Literary

shattering splintering shattering

Antonyms

protecting guarding preserving saving defending shielding

Common collocations

  • busting out
  • busting in
  • busting up
  • busting a move
  • busting a gut
  • busting chops
  • busting loose

Word family

noun bust
verb bust
adjective busted

Usage note

The informal sense of 'busting' often refers to police activity or breaking something. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The boy was busting the balloons at the party.
  2. She was busting the piñata with a stick.
  3. The man was busting down the door to get inside.
  4. He was busting the concrete with a jackhammer.
  5. The cat was busting the vase on the table.

Quotes

  • I'm busting rocks.
  • Stop busting my chops.
  • I'm busting out.

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