Synonyms for burst
verb
To explode
blow up, rupture, shatter, fly apart; see break 2, 3, disintegrate 1, explode 1.
To break
crack, split, fracture; see break 1, destroy 1.
To puncture
pierce, prick, perforate; see penetrate 1.
See burst in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To come open or fly apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure:
blow1 (out), explode, pop1. (Slang) bust. See explosionTo release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise:
blast, blow1 (up), detonate, explode, fire, fulminate, go off, touch off. See explosionTo become manifest suddenly and in full force.
Forth or out: break out, erupt, explode, flare (up). See explosion, start
phrasal verb burst outTo speak suddenly or sharply, as from surprise or emotion:
blurt (out), cry (out), ejaculate, exclaim, rap out. See words
noun
A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves:
blast, blowout, blowup, detonation, explosion, fulmination. See explosionA sudden violent expression, as of emotion:
access, blowup, eruption, explosion, fit2, flare-up, gust, outbreak, outburst. See explosionA concentrated outpouring, as of missiles, words, or blows:
barrage, bombardment, cannonade, fusillade, hail1, salvo, shower, storm, volley. See attack
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