Synonyms for

Erupt

Verb / ɪˈrʌpt / / ˈi:rʌpt / Another word for erupt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to break out or burst forth suddenly and violently

Synonyms & similar words

irrupt break burst ignite takefire flareup comeout extravasate conflagrate pushthrough flare breakopen belch breakthrough combust recrudesce breakout catchfire burstout explode burst eruption outbreak ignite fury rage seethe spew gush spout pour stream flow discharge

Example sentences

  1. The volcano will erupt soon.
  2. The angry teacher erupted and yelled at the students.
  3. The fireworks will erupt in the sky.
  4. The crowd erupted in cheers when the home team scored.
  5. The boiling water erupted from the pot and spilled over the stove.

Quotes

  • Nature is not our enemy, to be raped and conquered. Nature is ourselves, to be cherished and explored. - Terence McKenna
  • “Volcanoes are one way Earth gives birth to itself. They bring molten rock up from deep inside our planet to form new land on the surface.” - Rachel Nuwer
  • “If you try to suppress volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, you might suppress the very thing that makes our planet habitable.” - Rachel Nuwer

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