Synonyms of eruption

Noun


1. volcanic eruption, eruption, discharge

usage: the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

2. eruption, symptom

usage: symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

3. eruption, eructation, extravasation, action, activity, activeness

usage: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

4. outbreak, eruption, irruption, happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event

usage: a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"

5. bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam, noise

usage: a sudden very loud noise

6. eruption, emergence, egress, issue

usage: the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

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Definition and meaning of eruption (Dictionary)