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IRRUPT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Irrupt.

Irrupt - as a verb

Enter uninvited

Example: "They intruded on our dinner party"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intrude
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenterget inget intogo ingo intomove into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Erupt or intensify suddenly

Example: "Unrest erupted in the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break openburst outeruptflare

Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Example: "The population of india is exploding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explode

Example Sentences

"During the winter, large numbers of snow buntings irrupt into the region."
"The lemming population was low, causing the arctic foxes to irrupt into neighboring territories."
"Every few years, finches from the north irrupt into the southern states."
"The eruption of a nearby volcano caused ash to irrupt into the atmosphere."
"The deer population irrupted, causing damage to crops and gardens."
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Word Game Points

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

IRRUPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is IRRUPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irrupt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IRRUPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is IRRUPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irrupt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IRRUPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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