burst
noun
the act of exploding or bursting
“the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”
“the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft”
Synonymsexplosionrapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
“our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
“a burst of applause”
“a fit of housecleaning”
Synonymsfita sudden intense happening
“an outburst of heavy rain”
“a burst of lightning”
verb
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
“The bubble burst”
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
“break into tears”
“erupt in anger”
burst outward, usually with noise
“The champagne bottle exploded”
Synonymsexplodemove suddenly, energetically, or violently
“He burst out of the house into the cool night”
be in a state of movement or action
“The room abounded with screaming children”
“The garden bristled with toddlers”
emerge suddenly
“The sun burst into view”
cause to burst
“The ice broke the pipe”
Synonymscollapsebreak open or apart suddenly and forcefully
“The dam burst”
Synonymsbust
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University