bust Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- wallop
- stripe
- clout
- dab
- swat
- crack
- bat
- plump
- clap
- smash
- lash
- knee
- belt
- slam
- sock
- box
- fillip
- hack
- pounding
- biff
- bash
- licking
- switch
- slug
- swing
- cuff
- kick
- bop
- pelt
- wham
- haymaker
- hook
- chop
- stinger
- rap
- clip
- welt
- buffet
- pick
Weak:
- right
- counterpunch
- pummelling
- left
- cudgelling
- shiver
- drubbing
- whop
- battering
- whap
- knockdown
- whip
- hammering
- pummeling
- one-two
- counter
- thrashing
- roundhouse
- whipping
- uppercut
- beating
- rabbit-punch
- walloping
- douse
- body-blow
- pasting
- hand
- flogging
- sucker-punch
- ko
- thwack
- sidewinder
- larrup
- knockout
- cruncher
- counterblow
- counterstroke
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bust Meaning
bust (n)
a complete failure
the chest of a woman
a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
bust (v)
ruin completely
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
separate or cause to separate abruptly
go to pieces
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
bust (s)
lacking funds
bust (n.)
A piece of sculpture representing the upper part of the human figure, including the head, shoulders, and breast.
The portion of the human figure included between the head and waist, whether in statuary or in the person; the chest or thorax; the upper part of the trunk of the body.
bust Sentence Examples
- The police **busted** a drug ring operating in the city's south side. (Informal)
- After decades of searching, archaeologists finally **busted** open an ancient tomb.
- He **busted** a gut laughing at the comedian's jokes. (Informal)
- The sculptor meticulously **busted** the marble into the shape of a human figure.
- The singer's voice **busted** during the high note, causing the audience to gasp.
- The investors hoped their new venture wouldn't **bust** like their previous attempts. (Informal)
- The detective carefully examined the **bust** of the suspect for any clues.
- The overworked artist experienced a creative **bust** and couldn't produce new work.
- The old furniture had a few **busts** and scratches, but it still held its charm.
- The athlete trained intensely to avoid **busting** a muscle during the competition. (Informal)
FAQs About the word bust
a complete failure, the chest of a woman, a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person, an occasion for excessive eating or drinking, ruin completely, sear
swipe, punch, beat, bang,blow, pound, smack, hit, thud, stroke
blockbuster, winner, smash, winner, smash, hit,success, blockbuster, success, hit
The police **busted** a drug ring operating in the city's south side. (Informal)
After decades of searching, archaeologists finally **busted** open an ancient tomb.
He **busted** a gut laughing at the comedian's jokes. (Informal)
The sculptor meticulously **busted** the marble into the shape of a human figure.
