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ERUPT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Erupt.

How to pronounce erupt:

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Erupt - as a verb

Start abruptly

Example: "After 1989, peace broke out in the former east bloc"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break out

Erupt or intensify suddenly

Example: "Unrest erupted in the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break openburst outflareirrupt

Start to burn or burst into flames

Example: "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch firecombustconflagrateignitetake fire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break out

Example: "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break throughcome outpush through
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appear
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become active and spew forth lava and rocks

Example: "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belchextravasate

Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

Example: "Break into tears"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakburst

Appear on the skin

Example: "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"

Become raw or open

Example: "He broke out in hives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break outrecrudesce

Example Sentences

"The volcano erupted with a deafening boom."
"Emotions erupted as the crowd cheered for their team."
"The protesters erupted in anger and started throwing rocks."
"Suddenly, a fight erupted between the two rival gangs."
"Laughter erupted from the children as the clown entered the room."
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Word Game Points

Is ERUPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, erupt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ERUPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ERUPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erupt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERUPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ERUPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erupt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERUPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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