Eruptions Synonyms and Antonyms

A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. outbreaks
  2. explosions
  3. outbursts
  4. flows
  5. storms
  6. irruptions
  7. bursts
  8. rushes
  9. gusts
  10. rashes
  11. outpourings
  12. fits
  13. inflammations
  14. claps
  15. accesses
  16. blasts
  17. exanthems
  18. ejections
  19. efflorescences
  20. commotions
  21. flare-ups
  22. bangs
Antonyms:
  1. retentions
The act of emerging violently from limits or restraints
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. explosions
  2. outbursts
  3. outbreaks

Eruptions Sentence Examples

  • Volcanic eruptions have been observed.

  • Several eruptions are recorded in Roman times.

  • Thucydides mentions eruptions in the 8th and 5th centuries B.C., and others are mentioned by Livy in 125, 121 and 43 B.C. Catania was overwhelmed in 1169, and many other serious eruptions are recorded, notably in 1669, 1830, 1852, 1865, 1879, 1886, 1892, 1899 and March 1910.

  • The earliest eruptions of Etna are older than the Glacial period in Central and Northern Europe.

  • There have been five eruptions of Pichincha since the Spanish conquest - in 1539, 1566, 1575, 1587 and 1660.

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