Definition of burst

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Burst (v. i.) To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc..

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Outbreaking :: Outbreaking (n.) That which bursts forth.
Brest :: Brest (3d sing.pr.) for Bursteth.
Tantrum :: Tantrum (n.) A whim, or burst of ill-humor; an affected air..
Sundart :: Sunburst (n.) A burst of sunlight.
Breste :: Breste (v. t. & i.) To burst.
Impatiens :: Impatiens (n.) A genus of plants, several species of which have very beautiful flowers; -- so called because the elastic capsules burst when touched, and scatter the seeds with considerable force. Called also touch-me-not, jewelweed, and snapweed. I. Balsamina (sometimes called lady's slipper) is the common garden balsam..
Pop :: Pop (v. i.) To burst open with a pop, when heated over a fire; as, this corn pops well..
Thunderburst :: Thunderburst (n.) A burst of thunder.
Split :: Split (v. t.) To burst; to rupture; to rend; to tear asunder.
Flare-up :: Flare-up (n.) A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
Storm :: Storm (n.) A heavy shower or fall, any adverse outburst of tumultuous force; violence..
Flaw :: Flaw (n.) A sudden burst of noise and disorder; a tumult; uproar; a quarrel.
Fracture :: Fracture (v. t.) To cause a fracture or fractures in; to break; to burst asunder; to crack; to separate the continuous parts of; as, to fracture a bone; to fracture the skull..
Florescence :: Florescence (n.) A bursting into flower; a blossoming.
Burst :: Burst (n.) A sudden breaking forth; a violent rending; an explosion; as, a burst of thunder; a burst of applause; a burst of passion; a burst of inspiration..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded..
Crack :: Crack (v. i.) To burst or open in chinks; to break, with or without quite separating into parts..
Explosion :: Explosion (n.) A violent outburst of feeling, manifested by excited language, action, etc.; as, an explosion of wrath..
Blow :: Blow (v. t.) To burst, shatter, or destroy by an explosion; -- usually with up, down, open, or similar adverb; as, to blow up a building..
Volley :: Volley (n.) A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley of words..
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