burst
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explode
burst into tears
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- break down in tears
- suddenly start crying
burst out: exclaim
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Synonyms for burst
to come open or fly apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure
to release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise
burst out: to speak suddenly or sharply, as from surprise or emotion
a violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves
a sudden violent expression, as of emotion
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Synonyms for burst
the act of exploding or bursting
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a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
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a sudden intense happening
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come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
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force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
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burst outward, usually with noise
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emerge suddenly
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break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
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