BURST OUT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase burst out. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BURST OUT
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| erupt | verbv | |||||||
verb • start abruptly • erupt or intensify suddenly • start to burn or burst into flames • break out • become active and spew forth lava and rocks • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • appear on the skin • become raw or open | ||||||||
| flare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a shape that spreads outward • a sudden burst of flame • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate • reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation • a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms • a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference • an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection) • a sudden outburst of emotion • a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification • a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines • (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield verb • burn brightly • become flared and widen, usually at one end • shine with a sudden light • erupt or intensify suddenly | ||||||||
| irrupt | verbv | |||||||
verb • enter uninvited • erupt or intensify suddenly • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
| pop | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork • music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love adverb • like a pop or with a pop adjective satellite • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) verb • bulge outward • hit a pop-fly • make a sharp explosive noise • fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise • cause to make a sharp explosive sound • appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly • put or thrust suddenly and forcefully • release suddenly • hit or strike • drink down entirely • take drugs, especially orally • cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound • burst open with a sharp, explosive sound | ||||||||
| break open | verbv | |||||||
verb • open with force • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • erupt or intensify suddenly | ||||||||
| crop up | verbv | |||||||
verb • appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly | ||||||||
| pop out | verbv | |||||||
verb • bulge outward • exit briefly • come out suddenly or forcefully • appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly | ||||||||
