BURSTS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BURSTS?

Need another word that means the same as “bursts”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “bursts” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Bursts” are: break, erupt, bust, abound, bristle, explode, collapse, break open, split, flare-up, outburst, fit, fusillade, salvo, volley, explosion

Bursts as a Noun

Definitions of "Bursts" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bursts” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A sudden intense happening.
• Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms.
• The act of exploding or bursting.
• A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason.

Synonyms of "Bursts" as a noun (7 Words)

explosion	The noise caused by an explosion. An explosion of methane gas.
fit	The particular way in which something especially a garment or component fits. I admired the fit of her coat.
flare-up	A sudden intense happening.
fusillade	A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession. Our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise.
outburst	A sudden violent disturbance. An outburst of heavy rain.
salvo	Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms. Another salvo crashed nearer to the German positions.
volley	A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time. A forehand volley.

Usage Examples of "Bursts" as a noun

• An outburst of heavy rain.
• A burst of lightning.
• The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft.
• A burst of applause.

Bursts as a Verb

Definitions of "Bursts" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bursts” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Emerge suddenly.
• Cause to burst.
• Move suddenly, energetically, or violently.
• Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure.
• Be in a state of movement or action.
• Burst outward, usually with noise.
• Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up.
• Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully.

Synonyms of "Bursts" as a verb (9 Words)

abound	Have in large numbers or amounts. The room abounded with screaming children.
break	Break down literally or metaphorically. The council says it will prosecute traders who break the law.
break open	Surpass in excellence.
bristle	Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles. He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program.
bust	Separate or cause to separate abruptly. He busted my radio.
collapse	Cause a lung or blood vessel to collapse. She was so dehydrated that her veins had collapsed.
erupt	Erupt or intensify suddenly. Erupt in anger.
explode	Cause to burst with a violent release of energy. Tension which could explode into violence at any time.
split	Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure. They met up and split the booty.

Usage Examples of "Bursts" as a verb

• The dam burst.
• The bubble burst.
• The sun burst into view.
• He burst out of the house into the cool night.

Associations of "Bursts" (30 Words)

ammunition	Considerations that can be used to support one’s case in debate. These figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources.
blast	Destroy or ruin. Music was blasting from the speakers.
bomb	Throw bombs at or attack with bombs. A bomb attack.
coke	Convert coal into coke. Petroleum oils coke after distillation.
detonate	Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction. A trigger that can detonate nuclear weapons.
detonation	The premature combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine, causing pinking. A series of deafening detonations was heard.
effusion	An unrestrained expression of emotion. He studied the rates of effusion of gases.
erupt	Erupt or intensify suddenly. His skin erupts with hives.
eruption	Pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed. A sudden eruption of street violence.
explode	Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.
explosion	The noise caused by an explosion. The information explosion.
explosive	A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck. Explosive force.
fevered	Highly excited. My fevered adolescent imagination.
firework	A device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. When you put these men together you re bound to get fireworks.
flak	Intense adverse criticism. Don t give me any flak.
fulminate	Come on suddenly and intensely. Thunder fulminated around the house.
grenade	A small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile.
gush	Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. There was a little gush of blood.
implode	Burst inward. He lost money when the market imploded.
ordnance	A branch of government service dealing especially with military stores and materials. The ordnance corps.
outbreak	A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition. The outbreak of hostilities.
outburst	A sudden emission of energy or particles. A very dramatic outburst of neutrons.
outpouring	A natural flow of ground water. Outpourings of nationalist discontent.
paroxysm	A sudden recurrence or attack of a disease. Paroxysms of ataxia and shaking.
pyrotechnic	Of or relating to the craft of making fireworks. A pyrotechnic display.
pyrotechnics	(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music. He thrilled his audience with vocal pyrotechnics.
radiate	Having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies. The continual stream of energy that radiates from the sun.
rupture	The act of making a sudden noisy break. One of the boys was ruptured and needed to be fitted with a truss.
snap	The act of snapping the fingers movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand. A cold snap in the middle of May.
spurt	Move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy. A growth spurt.