ERUPTIONS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word eruptions. (close relations)
Definition of ERUPTIONS
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 | ||||||||