Synonyms for burst

Other words for “burst”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “burst”. The most common are explosion, fusillade, salvo, volley, fit.

noun the act of exploding or bursting

noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

noun a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

Synonymsfit

noun a sudden intense happening

verb come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

verb force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

verb burst outward, usually with noise

Synonymsexplode

verb be in a state of movement or action

verb cause to burst

verb break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

Synonymsbust

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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