Synonyms of erupt

erupt

verb

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)

• 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