busting Synonyms

busting Meaning

busting

to ruin financially, to break or smash with force, break down, raid entry 2, to tease or give a hard time to, arrest, raid, burst, the upper part of the human body, to lose at cards by exceeding a limit (such as the count of 21 in blackjack), to ruin or become ruined financially, hit entry 1 sense 1a, punch, a police raid (see raid entry 1 sense 2b), punch entry 2 sense 1, arrest sense 1, a business depression (see depression sense 2), bankrupt, broke, to make inoperative, a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast, demote, tame, exhaust, wear out, to bring an end to, to fail to complete a straight (see straight entry 4 sense 3) or flush, a piece of sculpture representing the upper part of the human figure including the human head and neck, punch, sock, to execute or perform (a difficult, elaborate, or acrobatic movement, as when dancing), a hearty drinking session, the upper part of the human torso between neck and waist, to go broke, exhaust entry 1 sense 1b, wear sense 3c, the breasts of a woman, a complete failure, arrest entry 1 sense 2, spree, to tame an animal, to break or smash especially with force, a police raid or arrest, hit, slug

busting Sentence Examples

  1. The wind was busting through the trees, causing them to sway violently.
  2. The students were busting with excitement as they eagerly awaited their exam results.
  3. The mechanic was busting his knuckles trying to fix the broken engine.
  4. The police were busting a drug cartel that had been operating for years.
  5. The new fitness program was busting the participants' bodies with intense workouts.
  6. The firefighters were busting their backs to contain the raging wildfire.
  7. The party-goers were busting out dance moves that left everyone in awe.
  8. The researchers were busting down barriers in their quest for a cure.
  9. The sales team was busting quotas and exceeding all expectations.
  10. The traffic officer was busting drivers for speeding and running red lights.

FAQs About the word busting

to ruin financially, to break or smash with force, break down, raid entry 2, to tease or give a hard time to, arrest, raid, burst, the upper part of the human b

reducing, demoting, firing, breaking, downgrading, sacking, degrading,dismissing, humiliating, debasing

raising, advancing, promoting,elevating, hiring,

The wind was busting through the trees, causing them to sway violently.

The students were busting with excitement as they eagerly awaited their exam results.

The mechanic was busting his knuckles trying to fix the broken engine.

The police were busting a drug cartel that had been operating for years.