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ERUPTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Erupted.

Erupted - 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 loud boom."
"A fight erupted between the rival gangs."
"Cheers erupted from the crowd as the team scored a goal."
"A controversy erupted after the release of the scandalous video."
"Violence erupted in the city following the political unrest."
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Word Game Points

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

ERUPTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ERUPTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erupted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERUPTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ERUPTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erupted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERUPTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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