Erupt

/Ιͺˈɹʌpt/

The meaning and definition of Erupt, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
    β€œThe volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.”
  2. To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
    β€œThe crowd erupted in anger.”
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