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ERUPTIONS Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word eruptions. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word eruptions. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ERUPTIONS

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blasts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very long fly ball

• a sudden very loud noise

• a strong current of air

• an explosion (as of dynamite)

• a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• make a strident sound

• hit with great force

• use explosives on

• apply a draft or strong wind to to

• create by using explosives

• make with or as if with an explosion

• fire a shot; release

• criticize harshly or violently

• shatter as if by explosion

• shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

bursts
verbv
noun

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

verb

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

commotions
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

• confused movement

convulsions
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

discharges
verbv
noun

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

verb

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

explosions
nounn
noun

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of exploding or bursting

• a sudden great increase

• the noise caused by an explosion

• the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

• a sudden outburst

• a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

fits
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• meeting adequate standards for a purpose

• physically and mentally sound or healthy

noun

• a display of bad temper

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• the manner in which something fits

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• make fit

• insert or adjust several objects or people

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• conform to some shape or size

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• make correspond or harmonize

flares
nounn
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

outbreaks
nounn
noun

• a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

outbursts
nounn
noun

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• a sudden intense happening

• a sudden violent disturbance

outflows
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

• the process of flowing out

• a natural flow of ground water

paroxysms
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

spasms
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

surges
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden forceful flow

• a sudden or abrupt strong increase

• a large sea wave

verb

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• rise rapidly

• rise or move forward

• rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave

• see one's performance improve

upheavals
nounn
noun

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

• a violent disturbance

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• disturbance usually in protest

bam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden very loud noise

• an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003

blast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very long fly ball

• a sudden very loud noise

• a strong current of air

• an explosion (as of dynamite)

• a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• make a strident sound

• hit with great force

• use explosives on

• apply a draft or strong wind to to

• create by using explosives

• make with or as if with an explosion

• fire a shot; release

• criticize harshly or violently

• shatter as if by explosion

• shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

clap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

verb

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

eructation
nounn
noun

• (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

• a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth

extravasation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation

• (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

• the process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine

Best Hypernyms For ERUPTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for eruptions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
action activeness activity discharge egress emergence happening issue noise occurrence occurrent symptom
Phrases (1)
natural event

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