erupt Antonyms

Meaning of erupt

Wordnet

erupt (v)

start abruptly

erupt or intensify suddenly

start to burn or burst into flames

break out

become active and spew forth lava and rocks

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

appear on the skin

become raw or open

Webster

erupt (v. t.)

To cause to burst forth; to eject; as, to erupt lava.

Webster

erupt (v. i.)

To eject something, esp. lava, water, etc., as a volcano or geyser.

To burst forth; to break out, as ashes from a volcano, teeth through the gums, etc.

erupt Sentence Examples

  1. Mount Vesuvius erupted with a fiery rage, spewing lava and ash across the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
  2. The volcano erupted violently, sending a plume of smoke and ash high into the air, darkening the sky and causing widespread panic.
  3. Emotions erupted in the room as the participants engaged in a heated debate, words flying like sparks from a fire.
  4. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as the winning team took the field, their excitement reaching a fever pitch.
  5. The disease erupted in the community, spreading rapidly and causing widespread illness and suffering.
  6. The tensions erupted into violence as the opposing factions clashed in the street, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails.
  7. The geyser erupted from the earth, sending a powerful column of water and steam into the air, a spectacle of nature's grandeur.
  8. The news of the scandal erupted in the media, causing a frenzy of speculation and outrage, shaking the foundations of the establishment.
  9. The talent show erupted in laughter and applause as the comedian took the stage, his jokes hitting all the right notes with the audience.
  10. The creativity erupted in the art studio as the painters, sculptors, and dancers let their imaginations run wild, creating masterpieces that would inspire generations to come.

FAQs About the word erupt

start abruptly, erupt or intensify suddenly, start to burn or burst into flames, break out, become active and spew forth lava and rocks, force out or release su

spurt,eject, emit, expel, spit, disgorge, belch, spew, stream, gush

contain, shut (in or up), shut (in or up),contain, restrain, restrain,,bottle (up), bottle (up)

Mount Vesuvius erupted with a fiery rage, spewing lava and ash across the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

The volcano erupted violently, sending a plume of smoke and ash high into the air, darkening the sky and causing widespread panic.

Emotions erupted in the room as the participants engaged in a heated debate, words flying like sparks from a fire.

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as the winning team took the field, their excitement reaching a fever pitch.