burst synonyms

burst

n.

  1. An act or result of bursting

    blowout, rupture, blast, blowup; see blowout 1, explosion 1.

  2. A sudden spurt

    rush, outburst, spate; see fit 2.

  3. A volley

    salvo, round, discharge; see fire 2, volley.

burst

v.

  1. To explode

    blow up, rupture, shatter, fly apart; see break 2, 3, disintegrate 1, explode 1.

  2. To break

    crack, split, fracture; see break 1, destroy 1.

  3. To puncture

    pierce, prick, perforate; see penetrate 1.

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