BURST
Scrabble letter values: B3U1R1S1T1 = 7
Definition
- noun the act of exploding or bursting. — synonyms: explosion
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms. — synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley
- noun a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason). — synonyms: fit
- noun a sudden intense happening. — synonyms: outburst, flare-up
- verb come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure. — synonyms: split, break_open
- verb force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up. — synonyms: break, erupt
- verb burst outward, usually with noise. — synonyms: explode
- verb move suddenly, energetically, or violently.
- verb be in a state of movement or action. — synonyms: abound, bristle
- verb emerge suddenly.
- verb cause to burst. — synonyms: collapse
- verb break open or apart suddenly and forcefully. — synonyms: bust
Examples
- “the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”
- “the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft”
- “our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”