Synonyms of burst

burst 1 of 2

verb

ˈbərst 

1

as in to explode

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explode
• detonate
• pop
• blow
• blow up
• go off
• fragment
• crump
• shatter
• smash
• fire
• discharge
• splinter
• shoot
• balloon
• mushroom
• burgeon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapse
• implode
• fizzle

2

as in to shatter

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shatter
• smash
• demolish
• blow
• explode
• pop
• destroy
• blast
• blow up
• detonate
• fragment
• ruin
• wreck
• annihilate
• dynamite
• decimate
• discharge
• splinter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapse
• implode

3

as in to bulge

to be copiously supplied

a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bulge
• buzz
• hum
• brim
• overflow
• crawl
• swarm
• teem
• abound
• bristle
• pullulate
• bustle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• need
• want
• lack

burst

2 of 2

noun

1

as in flurry

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flurry
• outburst
• spurt
• flutter
• surge
• flare
• outbreak
• flicker
• increase
• flash
• eruption
• boost
• explosion
• renewal
• flare-up
• flood
• rush
• recurrence
• upturn
• spree
• recrudescence
• upswing
• pickup
• volley
• paroxysm
• binge
• deluge
• commotion
• epidemic
• spate
• jag
• uproar
• furor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slump
• calm
• doldrums

2

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• outburst
• eruption
• flash
• blaze
• gust
• flare
• flush
• spasm
• gale
• gush
• storm
• frenzy
• paroxysm
• fit
• agony
• ebullition
• rage
• flare-up
• ecstasy
• transport
• rapture
• tantrum
• blowup
• firestorm
• delirium
• furor
• grouch

3

as in eruption

the act or an instance of exploding

one burst after another could be heard in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eruption
• explosion
• bursting
• firing
• blast
• detonation
• outburst
• blowup
• shooting
• pop
• boom
• discharge
• blowout
• bang
• flare-up
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burst

Verb

Bake for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the gnocchi have a slight crisp. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Besides the brand’s proprietary Ceramide Skin Complex, which features encapsulated ceramides (that immediately burst and melt into your skin upon contact), glycerin and shea butter also help attract and lock in moisture. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

The September full moon, commonly known as the harvest moon, is almost here, bringing a fiery burst of energy as the fall season gets underway. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Designers showed their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, emphasizing minimalism, transparency, bursts of lime and marigold and warm-weather silhouettes like culotte and capri bottoms. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing burst

• burst (forth)