burst | Definition of burst

burst

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of burst

1 to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

Synonyms of burst

blow, blow up, crump, detonate, explode, go off, pop

Words Related to burst

fragment, shatter, smash, splinter

discharge, fire, shoot

balloon, burgeon (also bourgeon), mushroom

Near Antonyms of burst

collapse, fizzle

Antonyms of burst

2 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 of burst

blast, blow, blow up, demolish, explode, pop, shatter, smash

Words Related to burst

annihilate, decimate, destroy

detonate, discharge

fragment, splinter

Near Antonyms of burst

collapse, implode

3 to be copiously supplied

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

Synonyms of burst

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

Near Antonyms of burst

lack, need, want