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| belch |
to release gas from the stomach through the mouth in a noisy burst; burp. [1/3 definitions] |
| blow2 |
to burst or stop working from being filled or used too much. [1/7 definitions] |
| break |
to burst or collapse. [1/19 definitions] |
| bust2 |
(informal) to break or burst. [1/4 definitions] |
| erupt |
to break or burst out suddenly. [1/2 definitions] |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. [3 definitions] |
| flame |
to burst into or produce flames; burn. [1/4 definitions] |
| flash |
a sudden burst of feelings, talent, or understanding. [1/7 definitions] |
| flush1 |
a sudden burst of feeling. [1/7 definitions] |
| gust |
a sudden burst of emotion. [1/2 definitions] |
| pop1 |
to burst open or explode with such a sound. [2/9 definitions] |
| puff |
a short, strong burst of breath, air, smoke, or steam. [1/8 definitions] |
| rash2 |
a sudden burst of many of the same types of events happening in a short period of time. [1/2 definitions] |
| sneeze |
to let out a sudden, involuntary burst of air through the mouth and nose. [1/2 definitions] |
| spurt |
to have a sudden and short burst in speed, amount, or degree. [2/5 definitions] |
| volley |
a burst of words or acts done together. [1/4 definitions] |
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