Erupt

Word ERUPT
Character 5
Hyphenation e rupt
Pronunciations /ɪˈɹʌpt/

Definitions and meanings of "Erupt"

What do we mean by erupt?

To throw or force something out violently, as lava, ash, and gases. intransitive verb

To be thrown or forced out. intransitive verb

To develop suddenly. intransitive verb

To express oneself suddenly and loudly. intransitive verb

To break through the gums in developing. Used of teeth. intransitive verb

To appear on the skin. Used of a rash or blemish. intransitive verb

To burst forth suddenly and violently; break or belch out; send forth matter.

To throw out suddenly and with great violence; emit violently; cast out, as lava from a volcano; belch.

To cause to burst forth; to eject. transitive verb

To eject something, esp. lava, water, etc., as a volcano or geyser. intransitive verb

To burst forth; to break out, as ashes from a volcano, teeth through the gums, etc. intransitive verb

To violently eject verb

To spontaneously release pressure or tension verb

Become active and spew forth lava and rocks verb

Appear on the skin verb

Start abruptly verb

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

Break out verb

To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

To burst forth; to break out.

To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Erupt

The word "erupt" in example sentences

He is nibbling on spoonfuls of cottage cheese when shouts erupt from the car next to his. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I felt I provided a fairly good foundation for a vibrant discussion, even if sticky aspects would naturally erupt from the topic I attempted to suggest. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The film runs a gamut of intense emotions that erupt from the screen at every turn. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The situation is still very volatile, and can once again erupt into terrible violence, but the logjam that was consecrated in Mecca, does appear to have been cleared. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Creatures extrude or vent eggs; larvae fatten, split their shells, and eat them; spores dissolve or explode; root hairs multiply, corn puffs on the stalk, grass yields seed, shoots erupt from the earth turgid and sheathed; wet muskrats, rabbits, and squirrels slide into the sunlight, mewling and blind; and everywhere watery cells divide and swell, swell and divide. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I'm wondering if you or anybody else in here has some thoughts on how to make sure the criticism that's certain to erupt is pointed directly at Sims where it rightly belongs and not squandered by targeting the skeleton crew of hapless victims down there trying to keep Elections afloat? ❋ Unknown (2006)

Several days later, when the seedling erupt from the soil, they are excited and several weeks later they read and learn how to harvest the fruits and vegetables and the entire family benefits from their harvest at mealtimes. ❋ Unknown (2004)

By Charles Krupa, AP Game 3 starting pitcher Derek Lowe, left, and the rest of the Red Sox erupt from the dugout after Nixon's 11th-inning home run. ❋ Unknown (2003)

There are times when one wishes for some passion -- some unholy mess or some desperate humor -- to erupt from the pages, but the darker impulses are not what interest Goodman. ❋ Unknown (1998)

And with the gap widening and human dignity continuing to suffer, it is far more likely that only waves of hatred and violence will erupt from the abyss which now separates the rich from the poor of the world. ❋ Unknown (1972)

Well, lemme give you the rundown on Psylocke: She’s an Asian telekinetic assassin with psychic mind-knives that erupt from the back of her hands in a shower of light that can stab anyone in the brain. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The amazing thing about free markets is how they allow creativity to erupt, which is truly unpredictable. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Because of the expectations Obama will be given a very short time and the backlash that would occur might make this volcano erupt, that is only if this sickening hero worship that is being exhibited for this false leader by Obamabots doesn't also cancel that out. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But sparks of animosity are more insidious, and it doesn't take long for domestic violence to erupt, which is disturbing given Mr. Stromgren's trite program note: "Leisure time is not good for certain types of relationships." ❋ By GIA KOURLAS (2010)

Of course, it can happen earlier if hostilities erupt, which is not unlikely. ❋ Unknown (2009)

- Contrary to your assertion, I say Obama is saying that the "quiet riot" threatens to "erupt" into overt riots. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Contrary to your assertion, I say Obama is saying that the "quiet riot" threatens to "erupt" into overt riots. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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