Synonyms of erupt

erupt

verb

i-ˈrəpt 

1

as in to eject

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eject
• expel
• spit
• emit
• spurt
• spew
• disgorge
• belch
• pour
• jet
• fire
• hurl
• spout
• stream
• release
• emanate
• gush
• surge
• exhale
• eruct
• heave
• squirt
• issue
• spring
• vent
• shoot
• toss
• launch
• fling
• cast
• discharge
• pitch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in to explode

to develop suddenly and violently

a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explode
• flame
• swell
• burst (forth)
• break out
• blaze (up)
• mount
• flare (up)
• skyrocket
• proliferate
• multiply
• detonate
• rocket
• snowball
• mushroom
• touch off
• bourgeon
• wax
• balloon
• burgeon
• blow up

Examples of erupt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Upon the news of his death, tributes online erupted from artists including Westside Gunn, Nicholas Craven Rome Streetz, and more. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2024

An exchange of gunfire erupted between two groups of people, according to police. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024

Something in the way Chicago Bears receiver DJ Moore erupted after catching his 30-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of Sunday’s first half felt significant. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024

The entire venue erupts into applause, and a sea of phones goes up. —Will Groff, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2024